No. 05 Civ. 4278 (GEL). December 16, 2005 Sheryilyn R. Dandridge, The Dandridge Law Firm, New York, New York, for plaintiffs. Stephen J. Macri, Joseph B. Cartafalsa, Putney, Twombly, Hall Hirson LLP, New York, New York, for defendants. OPINION AND ORDER GERARD LYNCH, District Judge Plaintiffs Jeffrey Tishman and Arnold Wilkinson, former employees of defendant, The Associated Press ("AP"), bring this action against AP and several of its present and former officers, alleging age discrimination in violation