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NYC News · Feb 8, 2007

Another shooting at The Meeting Place

New York City, New York, USA (AP)
February 7, 2032

The Meeting Place the sight of more violence

The Meeting Place on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 102nd Street was the sight of another shooting last night. Police sources report an unknown suspect opened fire at patrons in what appears to be a random shooting.
Initial reports indicate there were no fatalities. One person, Special Agent Laura Jarron of the FBI field office in Manhattan, was taken away by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Drindin · Feb 9, 2007

New York City, New York
Febuary 9, 2032
Human Interest

Leandra Zephyrine and James Wagner, the victims in a string of serious crimes, recently announced something that has shocked New York City.

They're getting married, and they're not being quiet about it. "I'm the happiest I've ever been." James explains in an interview. "I just have a feeling that this is right. That we're meant to be together." A sheepish Leandra wasn't reachable for questioning, but her lawyer and good friend Alexi commented, stating "James is a good man, I couldn't ask for anyone better to be with Leandra. The two have been through a lot, and I hope that their years together will be long and happy."

On last note, James Wagner and Leandra Zephyrine were heading off on a vacation to an undisclosed location.

Mystearia · Feb 10, 2007

Transmission from the past

Username: *****
Password: *****

Darkwinter labs starting up

File name: T.E.A.R

We have created a number of highly unstable products from a recent specimen found in the Siberian tundra, this specimen is known as T.E.A.R

after finding a cure for Cancer useing D.N.A found in the tear specimen we have decided to break the laws of science and make a replica of T.E.A.R in human form,......

Year: 2013
We have, after several failed attempts, made an infant from the Tear specimen from 1999,
we cannot say what might go wrong so we are sending her to New York and placeing her into a program for "gifted humans" we can tell from her current diet that after * weeks she is already eating meat, though Takeing a bite out of a doctor is hardly a meal we know she is healthy and can be trusted to grow naturally like a human, we cannot tell anything further but we are sure she will be fine, until....

Transmission ended

Mystearia · Feb 15, 2007

New York City
New York , Febuary ,15 ,2031

The new york state prison is now the site of a high calibur prison riot. Several guards and inmates have been injured according to a source inside the prison. At least five are dead and many more are being held hostage by a prison gang.

The general public is being advised to remain calm at this time, but several military and special units have blocked many streets around the prison, no FBI agents have been dispatched as of yet, also there is a rumor of three female hostages, these females were mistakenly taken to the prison by an unmarked car,

(OOC there is no relation to any actual events within this post)

NYC News · Feb 16, 2007

New York State Prison Riot Ends in Disaster

The hostage standoff at New York State prison ended with a series of explosions that leveled most of the complex late yesterday afternoon. With several dozen prisoners and one member of the Hostage Rescue Team still unaccounted for, the death toll rose to 53 with over eighty-five serious injuries.

One source within the FBI reports, "We were in the early stages of negotiations with the leaders of the riot when the explosions occurred."

According to the FBI press office, the cause of the explosions is still under investigation.

New York Tribune · Feb 16, 2007

Page A9

NYU adds new library

Callista Dare, Associated Press

An anonymous donor has provided New York University with funds and the beginnings of a collection for a new library, the university reported today. Until a new building can be built, the Andrew Forsythe Collection will be housed at the Anthropology department’s new annex in Manhattan. Staff of the university have expressed excitement over the new addition to the university’s collections.

The collection, which contains Gnostic texts, copies of Sanskrit and Aramaic texts, Zorastrian and Kabalistic texts, and some medieval grimories among other texts, is officially an esoteric and occult collection, at the request of the donor. Several departments at the university are understandably excited by this new collection.

“The collection opens up many new and exciting research opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students,” said Dr. Alisa McConaway, a professor of Anthropology and Linguistics. McConaway has been named to the review board that will be making new selections for the collection and is on the committee that will be approving designs for the new library annex to house the collection.

The donor, McConaway told the Tribune, was very specific about some things regarding the collection. The building was to be in a style reminiscent of 1920s Midwest architecture and all additions to the collection are to be of an occult or esoteric nature. There is some discussion of exhibitions being attached to the collection. The collection will be funded by an ongoing grant for at least the next five years, to be renewed after that, McConaway said.

There is some evidence that several committee members know the identity of the donor, but none have been willing to reveal the name of the shadowy figure.

“Most of what we’ve been authorized by the donor to say is in the press release the university put out,” said committee member Dr. RA Reed, a professor of liberal studies. “Beyond that, all I can say is that the collection is named in the memory of one of the donor’s relatives. He met a tragic end and that’s impelled the collection’s donor to give back to the city that was home for a time.”

Word has reached the Associated Press of similar donations being made anonymously to a state university in Michigan, Grand Valley State, as well as to UCLA’s library.

“We’re aware of those donations,” McConaway said when asked about the other two collections of the same name. “In fact, the donor has stipulated that there will be interlibrary loan privileges between the universities where the collection is concerned.”

No one at UCLA or Grand Valley were available for comment at press time. NYU's Anthropology annex is located on 106th street near 3rd Avenue.

NY Inquirer · Feb 17, 2007

New York City, New York, USA (AP)
February 17, 2032
Angel St. Claire

What kind of Sin are you in?

Rising stars of the music world, members of the band Toxic Sin were recently seen frequenting that popular nightclub The Meeting Place.

Toxic Sin is compromised of three members. Lead singer/guitar Nathan Sane, bass guitar player Moorehead, and Queen Mab on drums. The unlikely trio first became popular in the underground college circuits, from which a large and growing fan base has propelled them onto a growing stage.

Their latest hit, Departed, broadcast on airwaves across New York City last Thursday, presenting the band with their first big break.

Rumors of a record deal for the trio are already in place, which will no doubt be bolstered by their haunting acoustics and powerful tracks. This reporter knows, she at least, will be keeping an eye on Toxic Sin and the bands dreamy lead singer.

County News · Feb 22, 2007

Sonyea, New York
February 22, 2032
Groveland State Penitentiary

PRISON BREAK OUT LEAVES 5 DEAD
and 16 wounded.

In what could only be called a well orginised escape, early this afternoon the northern wall of Groveland State Penitentiary blew wide open. Six men armed with fully automatic rifled stormed into the place, taking out the three startled guards and several inmate. Inside sources state that all but two prisoners are accounted for at this time. Timmy Torlienta, well known mobster doing life without parole on drug trafficking charges, and Anothony Mitchell who was charges to life for the kidnapping and murdering of several young children. Police sources state that all efforts are being made to place these two wanted criminals back behind bars where they belong. Police also urge residents to call police and to NOT confront these two very dangerous men.

Drindin · Feb 24, 2007

Febuary 23, 2032

Escaped Convict Found Brutalized

Anthony Micheals was found in an abandoned warehouse in the Bronx. Sources in the NYPD are stating that an anonymous phone call led to the discovery of Anthony Micheals, who appears to have been badly tortured and beaten. He was found with second degree burns on his face, his eyes having been removed. His tongue was cut down the middle, and parts of his body had been cut off. Police are saying that Micheals brain was so badly damaged from the ordeal, that he believes a "Dark Angel" was responsible for the terrible torture.

He is currently in critical condition in an intensive care unit, and police have not released any leads they are following.

Doctor Tests Date-Rape Drug In ICU

Doctor Mike Frank, the administrator at **** Hospital in New York City recently confessed to testing a sedative drug on Intensive Care Unit patients, and abusing the patients to make certain that they 'Felt Nothing'. Reportedly, he was working for gangster John "Tootles" Tutinski. Tootles was developing the drug for use as a date-rape drug to sell to teenagers. Another witness to Doctor Frank's abuse spoke to officers shortly after, and since then several victims have also fingered him for the suspicion. The drug had deadly side effects, having killed six patients. Several other unexplained deaths are believed to be connected to the drug and abuse as well. Doctor Frank also turned over the security footage he had hidden from authorities and secruity personell. So far no additional arrests have been made.

NY Inquirer · Mar 2, 2007

New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 1, 2032
Angel St. Claire

Knights of NYC Reopen, Exclusive Interview.

After the dramatic shooting and daring robbery that took place not long ago, Knights of New York City, is finally reopening its doors for business.

This reporter caught up with the shop owner, Leandra Zephyrine, when the doors opened this morning and caught an interview. Rare indeed, since it is well known that Miss Zephyrine seems to avoid speaking with the press.

Her responses were shy, but there is a charm about that French accent that simply can not be denied.

Angel: “Miss Zephyrine, today is the reopening for Knights of NYC, what do you hope to see happen?”

Leandra: “Ah.. oh.. well, I should simply hope that it does well, and our clientele have no concerns regarding security..”

Angel: “Actually to be honest, I don’t think our readers have any interest in the shop or the plans for opening. So let me get to the real question on everyone’s mind. Tell us about your recent engagement to Mister Wagner..”

Leandra: “I.. oh. Uhm.. James. Call him James, non?”

Angel: “How do you know James?”

Leandra: “Oh we.. ah. .had been friends for a time, a few years now that we have known one another for company. Even before, we got along well.”

Angel: “Alright. So tell our readers about your engagement to James.”

Leandra: “.. We are very happy, to be promising our lives to one another, oui. It feels, good.. right.”

Angel: “Do you have any concerns regarding some of the issues that have been raised, namely the difference you share in age?”

Leandra: “.. well.. ah.. you see, anyone who cares about us, won’t mind. We understand that we are not.. ah.. as you say a typical or common couple. But we are happy in one another’s company. So those who are our friends, and wish us well.. well they will just be glad for us, without letting it .. ah.. bother them”

Angel: “When is the date?”

Leandra: “The.. date?”

Angel: “When is the wedding?”

Leandra: “Ah, we have not decided as of yet. But we will send out invitations, to even the press. We are.. we have no wish to hide the union, and will welcome those to witness it.”

Miss Zephyrine disappeared into her shop then, but not before she had sated at least some of the curiosity regarding her engagement. This reporter, is hoping she can be on hand to witness the event in person. If so, be well aware that photographs of the union will grace the front page of the NY Inquirer.