Long Island voters reject US$400 million bond issue for new Islanders arena
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Voters in a suburban New York community already paying some of the highest property taxes in the country rejected a referendum Monday to borrow US$400 million for the construction of a new hockey arena and ballpark.
Rhode Island City Files for Bankruptcy After No Agreement on Worker Pension Cuts
The state-appointed receiver for the city of Central Falls filed for bankruptcy after city had raised taxes and cut services but failed to reach a voluntary agreement with retired and current municipal workers on pension and benefit cuts.
Kansas sunbather in stable condition after being run over by Beach Patrol truck in Florida
Authorities say a Kansas woman who was run over by a Beach Patrol pickup truck in central Florida is in stable condition.
The World's Most Amazing Hotel Pools
Swimming is almost beside the point at these 15 pools found at gorgeous, unexpected properties around the world.
RI judge to decide case of UAE naval officer accused of keeping an unpaid servant on Friday
A prosecutor argued on Tuesday that a United Arab Emirates naval officer took advantage of his servant by luring her to Rhode Island with no plans to pay her, while the man's defense attorney co.
