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Bronx man held his own kid hostage MOTT HAVEN. A Bronx man was taken into custody for reportedly holding his daughter, 4, hostage yesterday. The man, 31, had locked himself inside a Mott Haven home, according to the Daily News, after a fight with his wife. Charges are pending for the man, an NYPD spokeswoman said. Police described the suspect as an emotionally disturbed man who was taken to the hospital. METRO/AB

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Sandy, fare hike top worst list Praise for post-storm recovery New Yorkers won't soon forget the year — they’ll be paying for it

The Straphangers Campaign released its third annual lists of the Top 10 best and worst MTA-related events in 2012 Thursday. Among the worst transit events of 2012 were the fare hike (another one will hit this year in March) and a 6.6 percent uptick in subway crime — as well as two pushing deaths in the month of December alone, despite a decrease overall in city crime. Superstorm Sandy took the Top 2 worst slots: first for the general damaged incurred and second for

what the repairs on those damages will cost riders — a whopping $62 million a year interest for decades. “I think riders are likely to remember very vividly the storm and these pushing deaths,” said Straphangers spokesman Gene Russianoff. The positive list features such heartwarmers as the return of Poetry in Motion, the program that places poems in ad space on subway cars, and more practical accomplishments like in-station countdown clocks and the new connection between

the uptown 6 at Bleecker Street and the nearby but formerly inaccessible BDFM at BroadwayLafayette. Straphangers went

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Sandy repairs will cost riders $62 million a year in interest for decades.

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Joe Lhota, the sixth MTA chairman in as many years, stepped down after only a year.

with a Sandy-themed point at first place for the best of 2012 as well, praising the authority for the rebound after the storm. “It was transit at its best,”

Straphangers wrote, “with managers and workers moving mountains.” Danielle Tcholakian

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The MTA sustained $5 billion in damages from the storm.

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Subway ridership was at its highest in 45 years. “Bus Time,” which gives notice of bus arrival times in advance, expanded to the Bronx and Staten Island.

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City Council Speaker Christine Quinn wrote to Deputy Mayor Lisa Gibbs to help sick or injured 9/11 volunteers get the evidence to qualify for compensation from a federal fund. Volunteers need two people to verify that they were present at the site. Ten years later, Quinn said, that can be difficult.

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In the news TLC requires cabbies to watch sex-trafficking video NEW YORK. Cabbies must watch a sex-trafficking video before getting their license, a Taxi and Limousine Commission spokesman said yesterday. The video explains how cab-

“Sex traﬃcking is wrong and illegal, and [cab drivers] must not have anything whatsoever to do with it.” YASSKY

bies could be contributing to sex trafficking if they are driving women to their clients. The City Council recently strengthened penalties against cab drivers who are helping sex traffickers after Council testimony revealed that pimps use regular drivers as part of extensive operations to move around prostitutes. “Sex trafficking is wrong and illegal and [cab drivers] must not have anything whatsoever to do with it,” TLC Commissioner David Yassky said. “This training

video will help ensure that our licensees understand their obligations under the law.” METRO/AB

Woman killed is 2013’s first murder SOUNDVIEW. A 59-year-old

woman shot to death was the first murder of the year, cops said yesterday. According to police, the woman was found unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to

the chest around 1 a.m. yesterday. Another woman, 22, was shot in the face. She was transported to the hospital in stable condition, cops said. Police made no arrests but said they were investigating. METRO/AB

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In the news Noodle shop blaze smokes out Apple store A fire at Ollie’s Noodle Shop drew a dozen fire trucks and 60 firefighters to wrangle the flames under control on Jan. 3, according to the FDNY. The fire appeared to start in the Upper West Side restaurant’s kitchen, an FDNY spokesman told Metro. The nearby Apple Store closed after the blaze sent billows of smoke into the sky. METRO/AB

Police arrest subway groper suspect Andres Lara, 25, of Queens, was arrested on Jan. 3 in a case of forcible touching, according to the New York Police Department.

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Fracking in New York state could be done safely, according to a state report leaked to news organizations. Hydraulic fracturing — drilling that extracts natural gas from underground and which is known as “fracking” — has been ruled safe, according to a New York State Health Department report obtained by The New York Times. The documents obtained by the Times surmise that the state would be able to mitigate any negative impacts from the drilling. Emily DeSantis, spokeswoman for the Department of Environmental Conservation, cautioned that the document is a year-old report that “does not reflect final DEC policy.” The New York State

Earlier that morning, a Hispanic female, 27, was standing on the platform of the Manhattan-bound 7 train when Lara grabbed her buttocks and fled, according to the NYPD. He was picked up by the police later that day. METRO

More anti-Islam ads in subway The American Freedom Defense Initiative will release new ads between the hanging clocks on subway platforms, the NY Times reported. The ads feature the burning twin towers and a quote credited to the Quran. Last year, the group launched an ad campaign with the word “savage” referring to Muslim opponents of Israel. METRO/DT

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“flimsy reasoning,” saying, “This is truly government at its worst.” “This leaked DEA document cavalierly dismissing the health impacts of fracking confirms public fears that the pressure to allow fracking is trumping the actual concerns New Yorkers justifiably have about how the inherently dangerous process would

“This is truly government at its worst.” NEW YORKERS AGAINST FRACKING STATEMENT

affect their health,” Sandra Steingraber of Concerned Health Professionals of New York said in a statement on behalf of the group.

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Twenty days after the massacre that left 20 first graders and seven adults dead at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, plunging a rural New England town and the nation into grief, classes resumed on Thursday for the more than 400 students who lived through the harrowing assault. Across Newtown’s sprawling Sandy Hook neighborhood where the attack took place, children bundled boarded buses decked in their school colors for the seven-mile journey to their new school. Chalk Hill Middle School, an unused school in the neighboring town of Monroe, was refurbished specifically for the students from Newtown, and now bears a new but familiar name, Sandy Hook Elementary School. Students on packed buses waved at clusters of photographers and TV cameras gathered at street corners along the bus route. Heightened security measures meant media was kept well away, but from a small plane above the new school, children getting off buses were seen

This sign welcomed children from Sandy Hook Elementary school sits on the road in Monroe, Conn., on Jan. 3, 2013.

Safest school With safety foremost on the minds of parents and officials, the school has been outfitted with a new security system. Monroe Police Department officers were patrolling the grounds, and all outside doorways and sidewalks were under surveillance.

running, hopping and skipping through the doors. A steady stream of parents’ cars were seen pulling up to drop students off at the main entrance, where they were greeted by a dark-suited official. Anca Roberto, 35, put her 5-year-old daughter, a kindergartner, on the bus not far from the old Sandy Hook school, which re-

mains a bullet-riddled crime scene closed to everyone but police. Roberto said she had been nervous about the return to school until Wednesday, when she and her daughter attended an open house at the new location. Her daughter was thrilled to find her cubby intact, moved from the old school, and she “screeched” when she saw her friends. REUTERS

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India rape accused charged, victim’s father calls for hanging NEW DELHI. Five Indian

men were formally charged in court on Thursday with the gang rape and murder of a physiotherapy student in a case that has generated widespread anger about the government’s inability to prevent violence. The attack provoked furious protests close to the seat of government in New Delhi. REUTERS

Vladimir Putin has granted citizenship to Gerard Depardieu, the French movie star who is quitting his homeland to avoid a tax hike on the rich, the Kremlin said on Thursday. The actor bought a house across the border in Belgium last year to avoid a new tax rate for millionaires in France planned by Socialist President Francois Hollande but said he could also seek tax exile elsewhere. REUTERS

Clinton resting

Hillary plans to return to work NEW YORK. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is resting at home in New York after being treated for a blood clot and plans to return to her office next week, the State Department said on Thursday. Clinton, 65, has suffered a series of ailments over the last month including a stomach virus, a concussion and a blood clot in a vein behind her right ear. She was released from New York Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday. REUTERS

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unveiled Thursday by the Department of Justice includes $1 billion in civil penalties and $400 million in criminal penalties. The company set aside $1.95 billion in losses related to the Macondo well disaster, including $1.5 billion for its anticipated settlement. Still to be reached is a Transocean settlement with the Macondo plaintiffs steering committee

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WEEKEND Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein on getting bigger and avoiding growing pains Why you can expect to see more of your favorite characters from the first two seasons and why you may find them in places outside of Oregon

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red Armisen and Carrie Brownstein wanted to take the comic characters they developed in the first two seasons of sketch comedy show “Portlandia” someplace new. Playing themselves, Armisen and Brownstein venture to Seattle to re-

cruit prospective Portland residents (and end up with Chloe Sevigny as a new roommate); as Toni and Candace, they investigate a negative review on Yelp, which requires them to actually leave their feminist bookstore. Even Spyke — Armisen’s ever-cynical and hyper-local hipster bike messenger character — takes his crusade to “take back MTV” to New York City on Friday’s premiere. But Armisen and Brownstein say that putting their characters in different locales is only part of the new direction for “Portlandia.” “This year we were all about making it less conceptual and more about ‘Who are these people?’ and then ‘Which of these scenarios do they lend themselves to?’ like putting a handful of characters in conflict,” says Brownstein.

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t seems like “Portlandia” itself is in conflict. What began as a niche sketch show that skewered a city known for its quiet eccentricities has struck a universal chord. From the Season 1 launch to the Season 2 premiere, the show saw a 39 percent increase in viewers. Not bad for a show that’s just as apt to cast indie rock musicians as comedic actors. In between seasons 2 and 3, they toured a live show that featured as many earnest musical performances as it did comedy bits. Armisen acknowledges that the show has a bit of an identity crisis, but he says it’s liberating.

“I want to reach many people,” he says. “It’s a comedy show, and I guess technically it’s a variety show because there’s music in it. And so I have no limitations on it.” But Armisen bristles at any insinuation that “Portlandia” is a place where he can put ideas that would be “too weird” for that other comedy show he’s on, “Saturday Night Live.” “There are things on ‘Portlandia’ that are broad,” he argues. “It’s hard to classify what something is, but ‘SNL’ historically has done some weird stuff and I would say that that show has allowed me to do some very weird things that I can’t believe

I’ve gotten away with.” Brownstein says they have focused on certain characters throughout the seasons not because they’re reliable for audiences, but because of the possibilities they present. “I’m really not totally interested in crowd response as a means of gauging what to do next, creatively. ... You can just really go down a rabbit hole with that, like trying to think from a marketing or network standpoint,” she says. “It kind of has to stem from the characters that we feel the most invested in.” Pat Healy

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Weekend recipe

Spicy Thai Coconut Quinoa

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Dressing ingredients: 1⅔ cups fresh cilantro (from about 1/2 bunch), long, thick stems removed ¾ cup roasted, unsalted peanuts ⅓ cup Sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest (from about three medium limes) ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about three medium limes) ¼ cup toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 2 medium garlic cloves 1½ teaspoons kosher salt

For the quinoa: 2

cups quinoa, any color or variety 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 1⅓ cups vegetable stock or low-sodium

vegetable broth teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed (14- to 16-ounce) package firm tofu medium carrots medium broccoli head (about 1 pound) medium scallions tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

Place all of the dressing ingredients in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about one minute; set aside.

Rinse the quinoa in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Place in a large saucepan; add the coconut milk, vegetable broth and measured salt; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the white outer casings on the quinoa have popped, revealing translucent little beads, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, line a large plate with several layers of paper towels. Drain the

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To garnish Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Coarsely chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts Thinly sliced scallions

tofu, cut it into large dice, and place it in a single layer on the paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Trim the carrots and cut them into ⅛inch-thick rounds; set aside. Trim the stem of the broccoli to ½ inch and cut the head into 1-inch florets; set aside. Thinly slice the white and light green parts of the scallions; set aside.

When the quinoa is ready, remove it to a large serving bowl and set aside. Wash the saucepan, fill it with water and season generously with salt. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.

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ring until the bottoms are golden brown, about four minutes. (While the tofu is cooking, line the plate you drained it on with fresh paper towels.) Flip and cook until the other sides are golden brown, about three to four minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, remove to the paper-towel-lined plate and season with salt; set aside.

Add the carrots to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about two minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove them to the bowl with the quinoa. Return the water to a boil, add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about three minutes. Drain in a colander and place with the quinoa and carrots.

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(Opens March 3, www. cinderellaonbroadway.com) This classic started as a TV movie and has been staged many times, but never on Broadway — before now. Featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein songs like “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” and “My Own Little Corner,” this production tweaked the book for a fresh audience. Laura Osnes stars.

(Opens in April, www.jekyll andhydemusical.com) Composer Frank Wildhorn has misfired lately (“Bonnie & Clyde,” “Wonderland”) so it only makes sense to resurrect his good name through his best-known work from ’97. It’s coming back to town for a limited time following a national tour and sure to pique the attention of young theater-goers anxious to see

(Opens April 4, www.kinkybootsthe musical.com) Based on a true-life tale, “Kinky Boots” was made into a film in 2005 and has graduated to a musical by the same name with lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book

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Play begging to get panned Amy Herzog’s ‘The Great God Pan’ works on many levels But the production at Playwrights Horizons is dragged down by extraneous scenes, characters and the moving building-blocks set JOAN MARCUS

“The Great God Pan” at Playwrights Horizons is conceptually sound. Jamie (Jeremy Strong) is a young man with a seemingly perfect life, including a blossoming journalism career and beautiful girlfriend Paige (Sarah Goldberg). Then he meets up with an old childhood friend, Frankie (Keith Nobbs), and learns that Frankie’s father may have molested him when he was just 4 years old. After that initial meeting, uncomfortable clues continue to emerge as Jamie hunts down the truth about his past. The play toys with themes of memory and maturity — how we grow up and what we leave behind, purposefully or not. But aside from the premise, the fact that the one-act is a tight 85 minutes is probably the best

the forgetfulness of age, she’s referenced enough by other characters that wheeling her onstage for one scene is redundant. The title is drawn from Elizabeth Barrett Brown’s “The Musical Instrument.” The poem is delivered in the closing scene, where no concrete resolutions are offered. Like the reeds in the poem that are sundered to make a pipe and produce music, Jamie has to be broken down to become a better man. Hopefully the concept of this script — which repeatedly rests on two-person, back-and-forth dialogue as if playwright Amy Herzog is intimidated by complex discourse — can be broken down and reworked into a better production of “Pan.”

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part of “Pan.” Although well-acted all around, the play is encumbered by a clumsy set; a giant wall of moving boxes chews up time during scene transitions. If “Pan” had been staged in a black box with folding chairs, the play probably would be only an hour and just as gripping. Entire scenes and characters could also be cut, especially those involving the boys’ former babysitter (Becky Ann Baker). Now an old woman suffering from

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Jeremy Strong, left, and Sarah Goldberg star in “The Great God Pan.”

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Super Bowl picks? Answer: Packers over

Broncos By: Mark Osborne,

Metro New York sports editor Conﬁdence level:

I’m leaning on experience. Aaron Rodgers is by far the best QB in the NFC. And why not go with the veteran in the AFC as well? Peyton Manning’s comeback comes up just short. Answer: 49ers over

Broncos By: Mike Greger,

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We’ve changed our pick five times since you started reading. In the end, we’re putting our trust in the NFL’s best defense. They got injuries, but they’ll be waiting when Peyton chokes.

Can Houston recover from their slump?

Will Baltimore send oﬀ Ray Lewis right?

Can the Jets steal the spotlight?

Which rookie QB has best NFL WAG?

Answer: Buh-bye. Conﬁdence level:

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Answer: Of course. Conﬁdence level:

Answer: Andrew Luck. Conﬁdence level:

Matt Schaub and the Texans have felt the cruel sting of reality after getting off to an 11-1 start. Now they are playing on wildcard weekend and are just four-point favorites. It’s over, Houston fans (do they exist?). Gary Kubiak isn’t getting you over the hump.

The number of emotional stories in these playoffs are crazy — Chuck Pagano, Peyton Manning, and now Ray Lewis’s retirement. It’d be a classic story to see the Ravens rally for their leader’s goodbye, but games are played on the field and the Ravens aren’t winning.

There is zero chance the Jets won’t be a bigger headline at some point during the playoffs than the teams actually playing. The real question is for what. I’d go with Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez both being cut. And maybe starting a boy band together. Why not?

Russell Wilson appears odd man out again. Andrew Luck will win Rookie of Year. Robert Griffin III will be Rookie Offensive Player of Year. Best WAG? Just like the awards, it’s a close call … however, we are going with Luck’s girl, Nicole Pechanec, since she’s a gymnast. Yes, gymnast.

Can Matt Ryan win a playoﬀ game?

Will Manning retire a champion?

Will Barack Obama watch the Redskins?

Will Beyonce make us forget beer?

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Believe it or not, Matt Ryan still hasn’t won a playoff game. You’d be forgiven for thinking he’d won a few considering the praise heaped on him all season. The Falcons carry the No. 1 seed into the NFC and they better win a game this year. Arthur Blank is getting restless.

We have to note the relationship of Peyton Manning playing for John Elway and walking off a winner. Manning could do it this year, but why not pull the full Elway and win back-to-back titles this year and next and then ride off into the sunset?

There’s a decent chance the universe caves in on itself if Barack Obama and Robert Griffin III appear in the same location together. Joe Buck might have a stroke. But we digress. Let’s hope Obama shows and ditches those loser Bears.

It’s been a long, long time since the Super Bowl had a halftime show worth watching. (Seriously, Madonna?) But this year, instead of racing to the kitchen for beer, we’ll have our eyes glued on Beyonce — and secretly hope for a repeat of Nipplegate.

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Here’s the schedule for the first weekend of playoff action in the NFL. NBC has both Saturday games, while FOX has the NFC game on Sunday and CBS has the AFC game: » Bengals at Texans, Saturday, 4:30 p.m. » Vikings at Packers, Saturday, 8 p.m. » Colts at Ravens, Sunday, 1 p.m. » Seahawks at Redskins, Sunday, 4 p.m.

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Source: Jets eye Turner

The Jets may have moved on from offensive coordinator Tony Sparano before even parting ways with him. A league source told Metro New York that the Jets have expressed an interest in recently fired Chargers head coach Norv Turner. Per the source, the

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Jets like what Turner, considered an offensive mastermind, could do in turning around an offense ranked No. 30 in the league. The Jets fired general manager Mike Tannenbaum on Monday, but have not yet parted ways with Sparano. Turner to the Jets might

be a long shot right now, as the source speculated that Turner may be turned off by the Jetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lack of weapons and would prefer a head coaching position over a return to his roots as a coordinator. Kristian Dyer

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Norv Turner was ďŹ red at the end of the season, along with general manager A.J. Smith.

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