Republican senators suing chamber secretary
The state Senate Republicans filed suit against Angelo Aponte, claiming he thwarted their coalition’s power by locking doors, turning off lights and threatening staff.
Report: Michael Jackson pronounced dead
The Los Angeles Times is reporting that pop star Michael Jackson has died after being rushed to the hospital earlier in the day.
NY senator hurls insults at Paterson
Sen. Kevin Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat, called Gov. David Paterson a “coke-sniffing, staff-banging governor” out of anger Thursday.
Letterman’s Late Show beats Tonight Show
David Letterman scored a weeklong average of 3.46 million viewers, edging out NBC’s Tonight Show, now hosted by Conan O’Brien, for the first time in more than three years.
MTA approves Atlantic Yards schedule changes
Developer Forest City turns its attention to $490 bond issue to help fund Nets stadium.
Dress Barn to buy Tween Brands
Dress Barn Inc. said Thursday that it will buy Tween Brands Inc., which targets 7 to 14-year-old girls, in a stock deal valued at about $157 million.
Pepsi inks deal to produce, sell snacks in Japan
Company will transfer its Frito-Lay Japan division plus an undisclosed amount of cash in return for a 20% stake in Calbee Foods Co.
MTA approves Barclays’ subway name
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved the corporation’s $4 million offer to to buy naming rights for a Brooklyn subway station near the proposed Barclays Center.
NBC, ABC airing Fawcett tributes
The networks will each air special broadcasts about the life and death of sex symbol Farrah Fawcett.
Stocks end mixed after Fed comments
The major stock markets wavered after the central bank failed to assuage fears about inflation.
