Village Voice apologizes for criticizing Post fotog

The dramatic photo of a subway train bearing down on a doomed passenger became a story in its own right — and brought about a flurry of criticism, including from the Village Voice. On Wednesday, the Post published a first-hand account from freelance photographer R. Umar Abbasi where Abbasi detailed his ordeal on the platform.Today, the Village Voice published...

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Macy’s to open round the clock for last minute shopper

Last minute shoppers will have a marathon opportunity to finish their holiday purchases at Macy’s during any hour of the day or night.The department store chain announced Thursday that the majority of its stores across the country -- including South Florida -- will be open round the clock for 65 hours straight starting at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 through midnight, Sunday, Dec....

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Get your decorated home into our Holiday Lights showcase

It’s that time of year to decorate your home and tell us how wonderful it looks!We’re seeking all entries for our annual Holiday Lights showcase. Tell us about your home, your decorations and where you live. Send this information to Lidia at ltzdinkova@gmail.com. by Monday, Dec. 10 or to Joan Chrissos, Holiday Lights, Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fl., 33132. Please...

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Michael Douglas as Liberace Matt Damon Behind The Candelabra

Inside 'Behind' Next year Michael Douglas will bring flamboyant music icon, Liberace, to life in a new HBO Movie titled Behind The Candelabra and a new HBO 2013 promo revealed a brand new look at the Oscar nominee as the sparkly singer!VIDEO - Michael Talks Liberace PreparationDirected by Steven Soderberg, Candelabra takes a look at Liberace's life and loves as recounted...

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FDNY safety inspector gets 2 1/2 years for pocketing bribes in day-care scam

A corrupt FDNY safety inspector was sentenced today to 2-1/2 years in the slammer for pocketing $61,000 in bribes to help a ring of crooked day-care center operators run a massive scam on the city.Carlos Montoya pleaded guilty earlier this year to falsifying records and overlooking violations at centers run by "the Congregation," a group of Russian immigrants...

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Innovate MIA puts spotlight on startup community

If you think the next week is all about art, you may be surprised to learn there are also six entrepreneurship events vying for your time.And that is all by design. In much the way that Art Basel helped put Miami’s arts community on the international map, organizers of the first Innovate MIA hope their weeklong grouping of events will shine a light on the city’s growing tech...

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Miami-Dade Commission reinstitutes prayer before meetings

Instead of a moment of silence, Miami-Dade Commission meetings soon will start with a nondenominational prayer uttered by a local religious leader or a commissioner.The commission voted 8-3 Tuesday to reinstitute prayer before meetings, a controversial issue that sparked lengthy debate and commentary.Voting for the ordinance were Commissioners Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Jean Monestime,...

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China goes crazy for iPhone 5: Preorders hit 100,000 units in under 24 hours

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Video: Prince William Visits Kate in the Hospital

News broke Monday that royal bride Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is expecting her first child with Prince William, and ET has new footage of the prince visiting Kate at the hospital.PICS: Baby on the Way: Will & Kate's Royal Romance Her Royal Highness is hospitalized with hyperemesis gravidarum -- a severe form of morning sickness. William looked like he was in good spirits as...

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Albany pols confirm agreement to team up

ALBANY - Coalition government is coming to Albany.The state Senate's Republicans and a group of five breakaway Democrats announced agreement today that they're teaming up to run the chamber next year, as first reported in today's Post.Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Nassau), and Sen. Jeff Klein of the Bronx, leader of the Independent Democratic Conference,...

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