Jim Willse, longtime editor of NJ's Star-Ledger of Newark, retiring after 15 yearsSeptember 30th, 2009 Longtime editor of NJ's Star-Ledger to retireNEWARK, N.J. — The longtime newsroom head of New Jersey's largest daily newspaper is retiring.
CBS News partners with foreign news startup as news organizations cut back staff abroadSeptember 30th, 2009 CBS News partners with foreign news startupNEW YORK — CBS News plans to supplement its international coverage with reports from a Boston-based startup that specializes in foreign news. The deal with GlobalPost gives CBS access to the work of 70 correspondents in more than 50 countries.
Employers to be offered incentive to hire jobless New JerseyansSeptember 15th, 2009 NJ gov seeks to boost hiring of joblessNEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Businesses will be offered a $2,400 incentive to hire New Jerseyans who have exhausted their unemployment benefits.
Subhiksha has not paid salaries, government toldJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Monday said it has received a complaint that retail chain Subhiksha had not paid salaries to its employees for the past three months and that outlets were closed without them being informed. "Anil Kumar, an ex-employee of the company, has made a complaint alleging non-payment of salary for three months and closure of all units without any communication from the management," said Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid in the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.
Mayor of NJ's largest city bemoans gun violence, says 10 shootings in 1 day unacceptableJuly 21st, 2009 Newark, NJ, mayor says 10 shootings unacceptableNEWARK, N.J. — The mayor of New Jersey's largest city says a rash of shootings on one day there shows more work must be done to reduce gun violence.
Railway Board chief sees tougher days aheadJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The slowdown and an outgo of Rs.14,600 crore to pay arrears will make the going more difficult for the Railways this fiscal, a senior official said here Friday. "Last year was difficult and this year is going to be more tough for us," said Railway Board chairman S.S.
BBC says it will publish salaries of top 100 executives amid public clamor for opennessJune 25th, 2009 BBC says it will publish top executives' salariesLONDON — The BBC says it will publish the salaries of its top executives, amid a clamor in Britain for more openness about how taxpayers' money is spent. Director-general Mark Thompson says the state-funded broadcaster will publish the full salaries and expenses of its top 100 earners and decision-makers.
Continental flight whose pilot died in mid-flight lands safely in Newark, NJJune 18th, 2009 Plane with dead pilot lands safely in Newark, NJNEWARK, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane carrying a pilot who died in mid-flight has landed safely at the airport in Newark, N.J.
Delta to cut capacity more than expected as declining revenue overtakes merger benefitsJune 11th, 2009 Delta cutting more capacityATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc. will shave additional capacity later this year as it warns that more than $6 billion in benefits it expected from lower fuel prices, its merger with Northwest Airlines and previous capacity reductions will be overtaken by declining revenues.
NJ appeals court denies unemployment benefits for Verizon employees who took buyoutJune 5th, 2009 Court denies benefits for workers who took buyoutNEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey appeals court has ruled against dozens of former Verizon employees who were denied unemployment benefits after accepting a voluntary severance package.
New England newspaper chain Gatehouse Media Inc. to cut salaries of most employees 8 percentMay 29th, 2009 Gatehouse paper chain to cut salaries 8 percentBOSTON — Newspaper publisher GateHouse Media Inc. is temporarily cutting the salaries for most of its 1,500 employees in New England an average of nearly 8 percent to save money and avoid job cuts.
Delaware man accused of stealing $978 check from boss, then trying to cash itMay 9th, 2009 Cops: Man steals check from boss, tries to cash itNEWARK, Del. — Police said a 20-year-old man was charged with stealing one of his boss' checks and trying to cash it.
Massey says Blankenship, others take 10 percent pay cut to reduce expensesMay 5th, 2009 Massey's Blankenship, others take 10 pct pay cutCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal producer Massey Energy says CEO Don Blankenship and four other executives are taking 10 percent pay cuts.
Coal producer Massey plans 6% average pay cutApril 29th, 2009 Massey plans 6% average pay cutCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coal producer Massey Energy's shares are up more than 22 percent after it announced plans to slash wages and benefits for all employees about 6 percent in the face of declining demand and prices.
The top 25 US newspapers for Oct.-March periodApril 27th, 2009 The top 25 US newspapers for Oct.-March periodThe top 25 U.S. newspapers by average weekday and Sunday circulation from October through March.