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Staten-Island News

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23 hrs ago | 1010Wins

Unidentified Body Found in Staten Island Park

An unidentified man was found dead early Saturday morning in an entrance way of Staten Island's Gateway National Park, police said. via 1010Wins

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Friday | New York Times

City Room: Paper Calls for Fossella's Resignation

“I have no comment on the matter. This is not the time for that.”

One of the most notable features in the saga of Representative Vito J. Fossella is the clear reluctance on the part of his fellow politicians, Democrat or Republican, to weigh in on the matter publicly. via New York Times

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Friday | Daily India

Tracking deaths from Sept. 11 rubble

“There's reason to be concerned, so we're engaged in watchful waiting. So far, there's no excess.”

Scores of people who worked in the rubble of the World Trade Center in New York have died of cancer, officials say. via Daily India

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Thursday May 8 | The New York Times

Rep. Fossella Admits to Extramarital Affair

“Vito is going through a very difficult time. I will be by his side regardless of what decisions he makes.”

Representative Vito J. Fossella answered questions on May 2 about his arrest for driving while intoxicated. via The New York Times

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Wednesday May 7 | 1010Wins

N.Y. Senate Approves Gas Tax 'Holiday' for Summer

The New York Senate has passed legislation to suspend state gasoline taxes for the summer, but the initiative has little traction because of opposition from the Assembly and Gov. via 1010Wins

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Tuesday May 6 | 7Online.com

Police are searching for two men wanted in connection with a robbery on Staten Island.

The NYPD is asking the public's assistance in identifying the following suspects wanted in connection with a robbery on Staten Island. via 7Online.com

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Monday May 5 | PressConnects.com

BU student's death hits fraternity hard

“You'd always say, 'What the hell?”

Willie Poon had everything going for him. He was looking forward to his fraternity's formal dance, was a respected mentor to younger frat brothers and planned to graduate from Binghamton University in two ... via PressConnects.com

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Saturday May 3 | Ithaca Journal

Binghamton University student charged with vehicular manslaughter in Friday night accident

A college student died Saturday morning from injuries following a Friday night accident in the Town of Caroline when the vehicle in which he was riding left the roadway and struck a tree. via Ithaca Journal

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Friday May 2 | Newsday.com

NY congressman apologizes after drunken driving arrest

“This was an error in judgment”

A Republican congressman from New York City apologized to his family and constituents Friday for his drunken driving arrest after a night on the town with New Yorkers who were in Washington for the Giants ' ... via Newsday.com

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Friday May 2 | wcbstv.com | Posted by wcbstv.com

N.Y. Congressman Arrested On DWI Charges

Staten Island and Brooklyn Rep. Vito J. Fossella was arrested in Virginia overnight on drunk driving charges, police confirmed to CBS 2.

The arrest took place in Alexandria.

Early Thursday evening, Fossella issued a statement regarding the arrest, acknowledging and apologizing for his actions:

"Last night I made an error in judgment. As a parent, I know that taking even one drink of alcohol before getting behind the wheel of a car is wrong. I apologize to my family and the constituents of the 13th Congressional District for embarrassing them, as well as myself." Read more

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