Congressmember Anthony Weiner, who should be among the early favorites in the 2009 mayoral race following his fine showing in 2005, has made another move toward running for the city's top job again. More...

Following through on their promise to toughen the laws for those convicted of attacking senior citizens, the state senate in Albany last week passed a bill increasing the penalties for assaulting seniors. More...

The Northridge/Southridge/Brulene Naturally Occurring Retirement community (NORC), with its sponsoring agency Selfhelp Community Services, recently held an event to thank Senator John Sabini for helping them get $74,490 in funds from t More...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you provide me some tips and resources for older people who travel alone? I am a young, 63-year-old widow and am looking for some different opportunities for solo travelers but don't know where to start. More...

New York City scored a long-sought victory last week when the House of Representatives passed legislation to strengthen rail and transit security in order to protect Americans using public transportation from the threat of terrorism. More...

A discussion about long-term environmental control of Flushing Bay, the broad inlet that lies between La Guardia Airport and the College Point peninsula, extending narrowly into Flushing as Flushing Creek, was the basis for the latest Flushing Bay & More...

Anyone who worked at the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts on or after the 9/11 attacks should register with the state Workers' Compensation Board before August 14 to preserve their right to file a claim with the board, should t More...