Citing his successes in bringing "millions of state dollars" to his Northeast Queens district over the past 34 years, state Senator Frank Padavan last week announced that he is running for re-election this year for his 18th term. More...

Some financial aid may be forthcoming from the federal government for persons who need hearing aids if talks going on in Congress are successful. More...

Borough President Helen Marshall addresses senior citizens at the fourth annual Age in Action Festival in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park last Wednesday, May 10. More...

Are you a senior citizen who has been hurt by the Medicare Part D mess? Do you know about the latest Medicaid cutbacks, and have you made the necessary plans to protect your assets? More...

Attorneys representing more than 100 Greenpoint residents in a major lawsuit against ExxonMobil, its environmental engineering firm and others responsible for the massive Greenpoint oil spill, More...

A s s e m b l y m e m b e r Michael Gianaris says the odor emanating from the Berrian Boulevard sewage treatment plant in Astoria is more potent than ever and City Councilmember Peter More...

A fire on the third floor of 33-79 43rd St. last Friday sent two New York City firefighters and one civilian to area hospitals with minor injuries, according to an EMS lieutenant on the scene. More...