. >> reporter: his workshop is in new york city's main post office, the headquarters for operation santa claus. >> i'm here to help santa open that mail and make sure that as many of these families and children get what they need for the holidays. >> reporter: these are some of the 2 million letters the new york post office expects to receive this year. they are sorted by zip code. and look who sits here. fontana's team of elves opens every letter and people who want to be santa's helpers go through the letters and choose. kim and jim found some so heart-breaking, they had to act. >> my mom works very hard but we never have enough money to buy gifts. >> very sweet. >> i want a barbie designable hair extensions and dolls. merry christmas. i love you. >> this is a way to give back and share some of the blessings. >> mm-hmm. >> reporter: the toys are wrapped and brought back to the post office so santa can deliver them on christmas eve. robert lighter has done this for seven years. >> every child should have that magic at this time of year. >> reporter: across the country, 75 post offices a

holiday party that he throws for the local press this is a party where reporters from the new york times the new york post the new york daily news c.b.s. fox and other outlets were all in attendance and according to those that were there it was a very light heart of that so light hearted in fact the mayor bloomberg felt that he could make jokes about journalist arrests and the occupy movement in general there he joked about those in attendance having press credentials because don't forget when journalists were being arrested one of the city's defenses was that they weren't all properly credentialed he also gave out gag gifts to journalists and joked that those gifts are only for the one percent he even gave out a tarp is one of those gifts joking that it got it from that he got it from the sanitation department on the west side or all of the tents and tarps that were confiscated from zuccotti park must have ended up one point those in attendance even said the bloomberg draped himself in the tarp and then posed for a photo. it reportedly smiling from ear to ear now this story shows us not only that mayor m

i'm rick perry, and i approve this message. [ laughter and applause ] and "the new york post" is reportingts quarterback mark sanchez romanced two different women within a few hours of each other at a new york city hotel. you know, sanchezing sounds a a lot more fun than tebowing, doesn't it? [ laughter ] just seems like -- as you know, tim tebow -- tim tebow and the broncos lost this weekend to tom brady and the patriots. [ cheers and applause ] well, you gotta wonder. you gotta wonder who the lord favors more. i mean, he gave tim tebow six wins in a row. but then again, he gave tom brady gisele, you know? so, you gotta -- [ light laughter ] [ scattered applause ] figure out which way it goes, there. and nba superstar, chris paul, attended his first press conference as a los angeles clipper last week. you know -- [ scattered cheers ] well -- well, you know something -- he said something that caught the reporters -- off guard. take a look, here. take a look. >> i'm excited to be here in l.a. with this unbelievable franchise. you know, there's so much history behind it. [ laughter ] >> jay:

it was legit and that the new york post is out to get wycliff jean and this charity and didn't report. >> bill: but let's say that the money is not accountable. they can't find where the money was spent. it's not going to be, well, it was an earthquake and we didn't fill out the paperwork. >> if they can prove fraud. >> bill: isn't that a criminal offense? >> yes. >> bill: i'm not saying wycliff jean is guilty of anything. i'm just saying it's chaos and i said that from the very beginning. >> one of the companies that got a bunch of the dough is related to him. it's like owned by his brother-in-law. >> bill: yeah. >> he got in trouble years ago for giving money to some television station that he ran and his cousin ran. so it's sort of self dealing, which doesn't smell good when you're talking about charity. >> bill: you want to make a prediction whether he'll be indicted, wycliff jean? >> he's not going to be indicted? >> bill: you don't think so? >> this is not enough evidence. >> bill: shouldn't somebody be investigating it? >> other than the post? i don't know. i don't know if they

but the new york post is reporting the knicks are considering trading to washington in exchange for absolutelyothing. stay tuned. get the big guy. john wall and the rest of the wizards hit the practice courts for the first time. familiar face there roger mason is for dc. he's back with a second stint with the team. flip saunders happy to get the season going. >> as i talked to the players, a lot of times you're asked when you're not playing what do you miss. i think guys are happy getting together and competing. >> the wizards were practicing, the caps were playing. dennis wideman three goals the entire season. wideman left the good old stop. 2-0. third period everybody put on their hats. first career hat trick for dw. caps win 4-2. all right. a win by either would sure take the sting out of a disappointing season. between them army-navy have won seven and lost 13. it's a special day formyl terry folks around here -- for military folks around here. head coach -- navy head coach says it doesn't change how he feels about his seniors. it is a special group. let's move on to some high school baske

maniac in there and one of the headlines i loved, said crouching wendy, hidden tiger, that was new york post stuff. that's good. >> jon: with an about the wikileaks, julian asange putting out thousands and thousands of military secrets. >> welcome to the new world of media, online you can post everything and it gets out. whatever we think of asange, tht the future. >> and we're writing stories based on the cables and by the way i think a lot of the cables made the u.s. state department look much better than most of us thought they would. >> a net positive that it got out? >> positive and negative. the problem are the sources indirectly identified or directly identified who may have stopped talking to the yoo it's. >> i know kirsten, you had a favorite from pointers list of media errors you'd like to bring up. >> i didn't know i'd get to read that. >> yeah, it was the new york times, and they-- >> the newspaper of record? >> they had to put this correction out. an article on january 16th about drilling for oil off the coast of angola erroneously reported a story of cows falling from planes, a

at bill clinton and that had some role to play you had that there was the new york post you know front page with a new dress like a baby with a diaper or a bottle you know throwing a tantrum right there was there was this kind of widespread knowledge of that level of pettiness and idiocy and then you know the government shutdown so he got blamed for it but right now do you think that the average american is paying enough attention to politics and understands who the players are and what's actually going on that whether this you know whether whether this tax hike happens or not whether this vote happens or not however this plays out will have any political consequences a year from now. you know i think it's all very diffuse in the public mind and i blame the democrats in a way for that because the payroll tax was never the best way to deliver a stimulus tax cut to the middle class it benefits higher earners much more than lower earners it even benefits millionaires who get the maximum cuts out of this it's complicated it's hard for them to understand but people aren't blaming boehner an

out that hiding out at this protest would be a great place to not be found garbage is everywhere new york post describes a scene where drugs are being sold people urinating in different kading in public it's a mixed bag but they were happy to take some time from their books span job bongos sports drinks they're passing out free condoms has been open sex going on there are drugs easy to score i don't know it seems like they might actually have a good feel for you here but i want to completely disagree obviously so i'm here to figure out once and for all who's right and who's occupying wall street basically we've been hearing from the mainstream media that only people down your adventure with the internet you know we're trying to figure out who it's here who are you i saw and who cares it's work countries go karts i'm currently a second year psychology student in the u.s. army veteran i'm not one of those dirty hippies that they say down here i'm not one of them trust fund babies you know my foes are retired my mother is a retired church secretary they both voted republican i thought for the bus

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host: the front page of "the new york times" and "the new york post" this morning. is "the new york times." it says -- that is the take of "the new york times." "the new york post" has a story on it. are you still there? what do you think? caller: it is fine when people have money. when you have people that only care about lining their own pockets, they're out of touch with the common man. that is not how the system was set up. it was never intended to have career politicians. it was intended to have the citizen legislators who put themselves in a position to provide public service for noble reasons. there are very few people who do that. host: how do you plan to vote in 2012? caller: whoever is in office, i will not vote for them. i will vote against them. host: does that include the presidential level? you are voting against president obama? caller: if the republicans that can come up with anyone who is more sane and who they have, i will probably vote for obama. i will hold my nose and vote for him. host: john, a republican in cleveland, texas. is that right? goo

. >> can i point out the nearest -- the new york post described "new year's eve" as a soul succeeding monument to hollywood greed. >> i can't wait. >> you know it will be awesome when you get that build up. when they tell you it is the worst movie ever made it can only satisfy you. >> to get that reaction from a jaded critic it has to be good. >> when you repulse every single person who sees a movie , there is something special about it. >> we know that. >> all right, andy. >> i will see you at the theater after the show. >> you know it. i am saving you a warm seat. and one of the in the theater. >> she is so hot, you can burn your tongue by saying her name. i am here with fox newschannel anchor patti ann browne. we call her pab. and he is should sharp he can no longer date he mow feel yaks. screw you, chris who is soon to be leaving us. he puts the ease in disease. it is my repulsive sidekick, bill schulz. and all of his bones are funny bones. yes, he has osteoporosis. sitting next to me, comedian dan coder. and subscriptions taper because he is a stupid talking paper. it is our "new

. >> this reported by "the new york post." >> bill: go to new york post.com if you want to read the specifics about what the city is going to impose on sixth graders. i have got to go. >> bill: coming up, roseanne barr says she is a socialist. >> i was raised a socialist. my family are socialists. they are not liberal. >> bill: who knew? >> bill: welcome back to the factor's finest. in one of our favorite segments, the factor highlight reel featuring some pretty familiar faces. >> bill: what i'm going to talk to you about is how do you think the country has changed? >> well from, a political stand point of view the need for national pride is pretty imminent. >> bill: after world war ii most of the countries ignited and people came back and wanted to give good lives to their family and worked their way up. now we are a divided nation. some people are left, some are right. would you call yourself a conservative now. >> yeah. i have become conservative because of the position that we are in right now. >> bill: financial position and things like that. >> certainly financial. and, this you know, i

the idea started in new orleans post-katrina and has spread to other buildings, other cities, including new yorkis particular one is a wall in brooklyn. young or old, rich or poor, the wall does make you think as you walk by and it clearly had that effect on a thoughtful young man named mateo on the day of our visit. >> before i die i want to make my dad not work because he's always coming after 7:00. and with him, i want to go to spain for my vacation. >> all sounded perfectly reasonable to us. we need to get his dad home. by the way, the forecast for tomorrow here in new york, steady rain, and it may wipe clean the current slate of hopes and dreams and thankfully there will always be many more. that is "rock center" for tonight. for all the good folks who work so hard to bring you this broadcast, thank you for being here with us. we'll be back at it next week. in the meantime, i'll see you tomorrow evening for nbc "nightly news." for us, good night from new york. your late local news begins now. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> health concerns over t(apple's headquarters. why they are

. >> i blame the silk merchant who is the new york post for manufacturing the lie. >> you did seem awful close at the news stand. >> i have a very tight family. and that's the way they stack us. >> so we've got a lot of pull to talk about. you know what that means. i'm lonely. it is also time once again for dash -- dash. >> poles and poles and poles. >> that's an emmy winner. so do americans have love for big gov? no. folks, fear is expanding, and they fear it will be the biggest threat in the future. eight% blame big labor and 4% said big greg. they will be killed shortsly. and another separate poll -- there is two -- this one showing in 12 key states on the electoral map, the democratic support is eroding while the republicans are growing. do you see the purple there? i have no idea why. president obama carried these states by eight points the last election when 11% voters said they were democrats, but that has shrinking to what they call a statistically insignificant 2%. sucks to be you, 2%. and finally, shear one more poll. >> dana, welcome to the show. you look smashing as always. i

. >> this reported by "the new york post." >> bill: go to new york post.com if you want to read the specificsthe city is going to impose on sixth graders. i have got to go. >> bill: coming up, roseanne barr says she is a socialist. >> i was raised a socialist. my family are socialists. they are not liberal. >> bill: who knew? what is it about taking a first step that we find so compelling? is it because taking a step represents hope? or triumph? at genworth, we believe in taking small steps every day to keep your promises, protect what matters, and prepare for a secure financial future. no matter where you want to go, one step at a time is the only way to get there. go to genworth.com/promises. >> bill: welcome back to the factor's finest. in one of our favorite segments, the factor highlight reel featuring some pretty familiar faces. >> bill: what i'm going to talk to you about is how do you think the country has changed? >> well from, a political stand point of view the need for national pride is pretty imminent. >> bill: after world war ii most of the countries ignited and people came back

he was trying to direct message justin bieber but sent out his number to all the "new york post" saysis phone began ringing off the hook, sheen in vegas, humored callers by answering with ray's pizza and winning. that number has now been disconnected, so don't even try it. >>> declaring victory. occupiers extend their strike to keep the port of oakland shutdown overnight. we are live what workers can expect as they arrive at the port this morning. >>> your taxes could be going up and the vast majority of you appear to be okay with that. i'm katie marzullo live in the newsroom with the results of a new poll about governor brown's tax hike proposal. >>> truckfuls of evidence, why a convicted thief will be taking it home unless burglary victims come forward. a story only on 7. >>> tell ours outside the bay area near 40 seattle and portland for a high today 30s minneapolis and denver to mid to upper 40s around chicago, new york and boston everybody else in the 50s to near 80 in miami good news, all airports even philadelphia that was running a little behind are now running on time, shower

. >> this reported by "the new york post." >> bill: go to new york post.com if you want to read the specifics what the city is going to impose on sixth graders. i have got to go. >> bill: coming up, roseanne barr says she is a socialist. >> i was raised a socialist. my family are socialists. they are not liberal. >> bill: who knew? h thermacare . thermacare works differently. it's the only wrap with patented heat cells that penetrate deep to relax, soothe, and unlock tight muscles for up to 16 hours of relief. that's 8 hours while you wear it, plus an additional 8 hours of relief after you take it off. can your patch, wrap, cream or rub say that? so if you've got pain... get up to 16 hours of pain relief with thermacare. >> bill: welcome back to the factor's finest. in one of our favorite segments, the factor highlight reel featuring some pretty familiar faces. >> bill: what i'm going to talk to you about is how do you think the country has changed? >> well from, a political stand point of view the need for national pride is pretty imminent. >> bill: after world war ii most of the countries i

new york, drew levinson, wjz eyewitness news. >>> now, sandusky was arraigned in court this afternoon, and a district judge set bail at $250,000 cash. if he posts bail, he will be required to wear an ankle monitor. >>> and today's prosecutors announced there will be no state charges for a former syracuse university basketball coach. investigators say two men who accused better thany fine of sexual abuse are credible. but the statute of the limitations has run out. fine could eventually face charges as a resulting from this. >>> the family files a lawsuit against carroll county. a little boy was killed when a tree fell on top of him in 2009. wjz is live at johns hopkins. mike hellgren speaks to the family of the victim. >> reporter: this is where little noah acid was former -- formally pronounced dead. and that lawsuit which was just filed, is raising new questions about responsibility. >> reporter: katherine acid is still shaken, almost two years after a tree crushed her son, 9- year-old noah to death. he was attending a camp run pie carroll county. his family is suing the county for $12 million, saying the massive tree was already dead and sho

judiciary leahy of tom daschle and throw in a network news anchor tom brokaw and editor of the new york post which is among the mainstream newspapers is the most prominent paper and new york so it was to create maximum shock and mission accomplished. >> in regards to stevan hatfield do you know what was paid out to him by the fbi? >> i do. i believe was june 25th, 2008 the government agreed to settle his lawsuit for 5.82 cahal million dollars. i interviewed stevan hatfield at some length for this book and he remains of the belief in the opportunity that he has for the normal sciences is over at this point. >> for my own peace of mind has policy of the army lab changed all or is there still a lack of surveillance and pravachol -- pravachol? >> this is the one important question to be asked in the aftermath of the amtracs attacks and a ghost of the lessons learned that could be applied but i don't think have been applied to this point. up front if you read bill aspect of the mirage man please read the epilogue where the dynamics of the denial and opposition to eddy new controls on how the mate

that and this would make it around end of september early october they had gone to the new york times and washington post and the new yorker and some major popular alternative channels and the editors there they say that they were not going to cover this angle and they would not provide them with any answer and they were baffled so basically our web site became the last resort for this people and amazingly the turkish media even though they've been under intense pressure by the government there they've been reporting well it certainly is strange that we haven't heard any of the z. tales want to talk to you a little bit more about what you do know where did these troops come from any indication of them are we talking about the one on the interior border on the syrian border with turkey these these are the rebels who have been crossing the borders and and military defeat. there is that incoming distance april two thousand and eleven but as far as the trainers are concerned these are the turkish army the nato and u.s. military and intelligence personnel who are working with colonel. riad al assad and he's b

daschle, and why don't we throw in the network news anchor, tom brokaw, and also editor of the "new york post" which is among mainstream newspapers is most prominent tabloid paper. and write in new york. if the intent was to create maximum shock and awe, fear, crisis, mission accomplished. >> in regards to steven hatfield, do you know what any reparations were paid out to him by the fbi? >> i do. i believe is on june 25, 2008, the government agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5.82 million. there's a cash payment up front and one in $50,000 am year annually for 20 years. i interviewed steven hatfield at some length in his book and he remains of the belief that any opportunity he has for normal career in science is over at this point. >> for my own peace of mind, has policy at the army lab changed at all? or is there still a lack of surveillance and a lack of protocol? >> i think this is really one of the most important questions to be asked in the aftermath of anthrax letter attacks, and it goes to the lessons learned that could be applied but i don't think have been applied to this point. i wo

"new york post" says "happy feet 2" is called, quote, kiddie karl marx.rvative websites are also hitting "cars 2" for attacking the oil industry. and "monsters versus aliens" for standing against torture. now, fox business is calling out the muppets for, get this, being anti-business. >> give the anti-corporate message. >> is liberal hollywood using class warfare to brainwash our kids? >> yeah, absolutely. >> thanks for tipping us off, conservatives. but with so many holiday movies playing right now, i need to warn parents about other film that is might indoctrinate kids. be careful of "it's a wonderful life." george bailey helping people become homeowners is anti-capitalist. "trading places" is one big kiss to the 99%. and watch out for "home alone." kevin doesn't work hard enough to protect his house from those robbers.

. >> well, eleanor roosevelt wrote for the "new york post" which in those days was 180 degrees differenfrom now. (laughter) and when she got wind that i was moving to the west side, found an apartment that i liked and when i applied for it, in the beginning they didn't know what the name was. they were not familiar with who was harry belafonte. but when they discovered after having made the commitment to the apartment that i was black the whole group went to an upheaval and wouldn't rent to me. and mrs. roosevelt got wind of the fact and wrote this article denouncing the segregation... theilent segregation and invited me publicly in t column to come liveith her and... (laughter) i kind of wanted to accept the idea that racism was eternal but i could hang with iif i could live with eleanor. (laughter) but i didn't take up at offer. i thinit was meant more in spirit and in reality. but you would have done in the reality, too. >> rose: then came the call from martin luther king saying... >> saying that he wanted me to be... he called and he said "you don't know me, but my name is martin luther

. >> he picked her up in the east village and they drove down to what used to be the new york post parking lot. and he had trouble performing with her, which agitated him. obviously, he began strangling her. >> rifkin drives back to long island with tiffany's corpse and puts her in the family garage. >> it was so unusual for his sister or his mother to go anywhere near that garage, because the garage was very much like his room. it was all filled with his junk. >> three hot summer days passed before he gets around to disposing of the body. >> okay, joel, bresciani, last murder, she's decomposing. you've got her in the back of your truck. >> right. >> and where are you going? >> i intended to go out east, and i accidentally ended up exiting toward the city, and drove past the trooper car. then the christmas tree lit up. >> and he just opted to, you know, take flight and hope for the best. >> i can't even imagine knowing his personality that there probably wasn't even much more of a thought process than that. it was just sheer panic. >> we reached speeds up to 90 miles an hour. at one point,