Thursday, October 25, 2018

The train to the plane: Press to revive the Rockaway Beach Branch of the LIRR, Mr. Mayor

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The train to the plane: Press to revive the Rockaway Beach Branch of the LIRR, Mr. Mayor

It was more than a year ago, during his first “City Hall in your borough” tour of Queens, that this page quoted Mayor de Blasio saying that he was nearing a determination on what to do with the old Rockaway Beach Branch of the LIRR, which all smart planners think should be restored for rail service...

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Marcos Alonso signs new Chelsea deal, to stay at club through 2023

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Marcos Alonso signs new Chelsea deal, to stay at club through 2023
Maurizio Sarri criticizes his Chelsea team for drifting away from his preferred tactics after Manchester United's equalizer. Jose Mourinho was involved in an unsavoury clash with Chelsea coach Marco Ianni following Ross Barkley's 96th-minute equaliser. LONDON -- Marcos Alonso has signed a new contract at Chelsea that keeps him at Stamford Bridge until June 2023. Sources told ESPN FC on Tuesday that Alonso would commit to a new deal which puts him on significantly improved financial terms. "I am so happy to stay here longer and to keep playing for one of the best teams in the world," Alonso told Chelsea's website. "It's been a very good two seasons and I am looking forward to more." Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS earlier while on international...

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Ozil becomes highest-scoring German in Premier League - can you name the top 10?

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Ozil becomes highest-scoring German in Premier League - can you name the top 10?
Ozil becomes highest-scoring German in Premier League - can you name the top 10?
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has become the highest-scoring German in Premier League history - who else makes the top 10? Try our 'wunderbar' quiz.

Monday, October 22, 2018

9am Arsenal news and transfer gossip: Hamburg star David Bates targeted, Gunners sheepish over Ramsey tweet and PSG wanted Lacazette

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9am Arsenal news and transfer gossip: Hamburg star David Bates targeted, Gunners sheepish over Ramsey tweet and PSG wanted Lacazette

ARSENAL could dip into the German second tier to land one of Scotland’s hottest propsects.

And our round-up below of the latest Gunners’ news also includes the merciless response to their tweet about Aaron Ramsey‘s ten-year stint, plus a prediction of tight purse strings in the January sales.

Hamburg centre-back David Bates is attracting the interest from a host of Premier League clubsGetty - Contributor GUNNERS ANGLING FOR BATES

ARSENAL are reportedly leading the chase for Hamburg’s former Rangers centre-back David Bates.

The Scotland Under-21 international has shone in the German second-tier this season.

RAM-MED HOME

ARSENAL have been brutally trolled on Twitter after the club posted a tweet celebrating ten years since Aaron Ramsey’s first goal for the club.

It was revealed earlier in October that the Gunners had taken their offer of a new deal for the Welshman off the table.

TIGHT CHRISTMAS

ARSENAL are preparing for a quiet January transfer window after revealing Stan Kroenke does NOT plan on splashing the cash.

Director of football Raul Sanllehi warned boss Unai Emery he will only get transfer funds if there is an emergency.

NO LACA RESPECT

UNAI EMERY is loving working with Alexandre Lacazette — two years after chasing him as Paris Saint-Germain boss.

The Arsenal striker is now playing a key role in Emery’s attempt to forge a new era at the Emirates.

ALO BLOW

ARSENAL fans brutally mocked Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso after the defender stayed down following a collision and was ignored by the referee, leading to an Anthony Martial goal.

Gunners fans vividly remembered an incident 18 months ago when Alonso knocked Hector Bellerin over leading to a goal from Diego Costa.

REISS AGAIN

REISS NELSON has netted two more goals for Hoffenheim.

The Arsenal loanee scored twice as the German side ran out 3-1 Bundesliga winners at Nurnberg.

FASHION SLIP

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG showed off his unusual style, turning up to an interview with Alex Scott in fluffy sleepers.

The Gunners striker was talking ahead of their clash against Leicester City on Monday.

NO NEW FACES

UNAI EMERY is set to be stuck with his current squad for the remainder of the season.

Arsenal’s new football chief Raul Sanllehi has revealed that the club are not looking to sign any new players in the January transfer window.

NO KOSC-CUTTING ON FITNESS

UNAI EMERY has told Arsenal skipper Laurent Koscielny to be patient and wait until December for his return.

The French defender is back in training after being out since May with an Achilles problem.

WENGER FOR REAL OR BAYERN?

ARSENE WENGER is sure to return as a manager, maybe even with Real Madrid or Bayern Munich if he is patient.

Read why SunSport’s Martin Lipton is making such a prediction for the ex-Arsenal boss by clicking here.

ULI’S C**P APOLOGY

BAYERN MUNICH president Uli Hoeness says he should not have called Arsenal star Mesut Ozil ‘s**t’… because c**p would have been a better word.

Hoeness blasted Ozil after the midfielder claimed racism and discrimination were factors in him quitting international football – after he flopped at the World Cup.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Mourinho melee as United concedes late, draws 2-2 at Chelsea

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Mourinho melee as United concedes late, draws 2-2 at Chelsea
Mourinho melee as United concedes late, draws 2-2 at Chelsea

LONDON — Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a touchline skirmish after his team conceded a goal in the sixth minute of injury time to draw 2-2 at former club Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. One of Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri’s assistants celebrated wildly in front of United’s bench following Ross […]

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Friday, October 19, 2018

FRIDAY READERS: Keep the carriage horses roaming free

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FRIDAY READERS: Keep the carriage horses roaming free

Brooklyn: I’m happy to hear the carriage horse industry is taking legal action against the mayor and NYCLASS, because it truly isn’t fair to their horses or business for them to be relocated.

I don’t know how NYCLASS claims it’s about the horses’ welfare when they don’t have one equine professional...