Heavy Drinkers Outlive Non-Drinkers, Study Finds

JOHN CLOUD Yahoo! News 09/03/2010

The benefits of drinking alcohol may go beyond the jollies of inebriation and, in fact, help you live longer than non-drinkers, Time.com reported.

Department of Buildings Issues Warning Ahead Of Hurricane Earl

The city is urging building and property owners to take precautions in advance of Hurricane Earl's arrival.

Muslim Leaders Rally In Support Of Downtown Islamic Center

Leaders from 55 major mosques and Islamic organizations held a rally on the steps of City Hall Wednesday to speak out...

New York City Gains Record Number Of School Seats For New Academic Year

In anticipation of the school year ahead, the mayor and schools chancellor announced Wednesday a record number of new...

10-year-old Brooklyn boy Khalil Robinson hit by stray bullets as he watches TV

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a pair of errant bullets on Wednesday night as he watched television in the living room ...

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