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Jackson Hewitt files Chapter 11
Under the plan, Jackson Hewitt's secured lenders will receive shares of a new $100 million loan and all of the company's equity when it is reorganized. Jackson Hewitt's new stock is expected to be privately held after the reorganization,
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:57P
Bryan Stow lawsuit cites McCourt's “lavish lifestyle” for security failure
In addition, the lawsuit alleges that cutbacks increased starting in 2009 due to Dodgers owner Frank McCourt's "financial mismanagement and family woes." McCourt is currently in divorce proceedings with his estranged wife Jamie McCourt.
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:57P
Plane-maker not at fault in Lidle death
The Manhattan jury returned its verdict after three hours of deliberation, ending a one-month trial that featured testimony by Lidle's wife and from a retired space... newsday.com & ExploreLI are now available at no charge to Newsday and Optimum Online
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:56P
Morgan Stanley Infra Forms Venture With Spanish Firm
MUMBAI -- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, a $4 billion global infrastructure fund, announced a $400 million joint venture with Spain-based Isolux Corsn on Tuesday that will invest in roads in India.
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:55P
Witness chased 'bump and rob' shooting suspects
Robert Telesca, 35, had returned home from his restaurant job early Thursday and was having a smoke when he heard someone beyond some hedges screaming outside his home. He thought a couple was arguing. "I heard a gunshot, then another, then another one
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:54P
Wants Tighter Law For Illegally Passing School Buses
Motorists pass our school buses in violation of Section 1174 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law some 50000 times each day. NYAPT believes that our children deserve better than that from us,” said NYAPT President David Christopher of Shenendehowa Central
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:54P
Speeders to hit bumpy road
MORRISVILLE - From his second story home office, Mark Uebel gets a good view of the cars speeding through his Preston Grande neighborhood every day. Only yards away is where the bus drops off school children.
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:54P
County, Extension begin talks on regional center in Mitchell
Extension's goal is to have the best location for foot and car traffic; however, the commission advised the best place to continue Davison County's Extension service is at its current location. “I feel the synergy is best out there to have all the
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:54P
Chrysler Pays Back Billions in Bailout Loans: Is the Comeback Complete?
Less than two years ago, Chrysler had emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a government bailout package that also left it under Fiat management. Ron Bloom was part of President Obama's auto task force. RON BLOOM, assistant to President Obama for
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:53P
Idle-Speed-Only for Boats on Missouri River
and I`d like for you to think about this, is to define no wake as meaning no boating unless in emergencies, or for law enforcement." Still, others felt the boaters weren`t to blame and cautioned against closing the river to boat traffic completely.
Updated: 05/24/2011 08:52P
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