Here are the papers from around the state.
The New York papers are somewhat split, with previewing Obama’s visit to Ground Zero, and carrying news about the White House decision to not release photos proving Osama bin Laden is dead. The New York Post editorial board praises the non-release of the photos, and Read More
Mayor Bloomberg opens world-renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s historic outdoor sculpture exhibition – Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads – with AW Asia Founder Larry Warsh, Cultural Affairs Commissioner Levin and members of New York City’s Arts and Cultural Community. May 4, 2011 (Photo Credit: Spencer T Tucker)
Ground Zero: Bush won’t join Obama there on Thursday. [Mark Landler and Peter Baker]
Bin Laden: Killed after, not during, assault on his compound. [Ben Smith]
Bin Laden: White House corrects the record; he was unarmed and resisting. [Julian Barnes and Laura Meckler]
9/11: Obama will be in NYC. [Javier Hernandez]
Bin Laden Book: Peter Begen gets it started. [Ujala Sehgal]
Bin Laden Photos: White House may release them. [Helene Cooper]
Bin Laden Photos: Some seem to be Read More
Around the 6:30 mark, Democratic State Senator Daniel Squadron questions why a series of local bills–ones that extend taxes in areas mostly represented by Republicans–are being sponsored by the Rules Committee, rather than an actual legislator.
“Common practice is that if a senator has a tax-extender in their region, they sponsor the Read More
Here’s the program for the May 7 show in Albany, where reporters will roast the lawmakers they cover. Along with seeing colleagues in uncharacteristically formal attire, I was looking forward to seeing Andrew Cuomo’s response to the show. (He has, already, demonstrated an ability for using multi-media tactics to make a point while Read More
Bringing bin Laden to justice “vindicates all the work we’re doing in rebuilding.”
–David Childs, chief architect at 1 World Trade Center, speaking to Steve Cuozzo [via Matt Chaban]
How do you follow up on yesterday’s historic news?
Some papers are (still?) covering the reaction while most are getting into the more newsy backstory to how we got there. And with Obama’s visit to Ground Zero set for Thursday, the rest of the week is pretty much dedicated to Osama bin Laden.
What I’ve Read More
Mission Accomplished: “The raid was the culmination of years of painstaking intelligence work.” [New York Times]
Mission Accomplished: “[M]ade possible after Guantanamo prison camp detainees four years ago identified a courier who worked for bin Laden. [Erik Ortiz]
Mission Accomplished: Bin Laden hadn’t been a top goal for Read More
Burying Osama: “Obama administration officials decided to bury bin Laden at sea because they felt finding a country willing to accept his remains on short notice would prove difficult. The location of the Read More
