The New York Mets last Thursday announced that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and native New Yorker Billy Joel will become the final artist to perform at Shea Stadium at what has been dubbed "The Last Play at Shea," on Wednesday, July 16, presented by C More...
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Feb. 14 Race Relations Day; Feb. 17 American League of United Latin Citizens Founded; Feb. 24 Mexico Flag Day; Mar. 3 The Doll Festival; Mar. 17 St. More...
B razilian cuisine is as big and bold as the country itself, with so many regional dishes reflecting the diversity of its population. Copacabana offers the flavors of Brazil in a convenient, comfortable setting, to eat in or to take away. More...
To The Editor: On Tuesday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m., the Auburndale Improvement Association, Inc., will be holding its monthly meeting at the Reception House, located at 167-17 Northern Blvd., Flushing. More...
The New York Mets, who failed to win the National League East due to an end-ofseason collapse, opened their pocketbooks to bring Johan Santana, one of the top pitchers of this century, to Queens. More...
The York College men's basketball team clinched its third consecutive City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) South Division regular season title with an 83-68 win over rival Staten Island on Friday night. More...
The Queens Democratic organization did a thorough job of amassing presidential convention delegates pledged to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in her victory over Senator Barack Obama in New York City and state on Super Tuesday, according to unoffic More...
Rose Morat, the feisty 101-year-old Queens grandmother who was beaten and bloodied in the lobby of her Jamaica Estates apartment building almost a year ago, faced off in court last week against her attacker. More...
$300 Benefit For Seniors, Disabled Vets Economic Stimulus Plan, Rebates For Others
Democrats in the Senate last week were rebuffed in adding additional benefits to an economic stimulus plan already passed by the House of Representatives. More...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are tax breaks available to caregivers? My wife and I provide financial support to my elderly mother and are wondering if it's deductible. More...
Environmentalists and Queens community leaders hailed the passage last week of City Councilmember James Gennaro's stormwater management plan, aimed at ending basement floodings following heavy rain- and snow falls in various parts of the city, incl More...
The federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) was passed after the 2000 presidential election to ensure better counting of votes and access for the disabled.
BY RICHARD GENTILVISO
With the presidential primary over, the city's ancient voting machines are back in storage. At 1,369 polling places throughout the city, 7,780 mechanical-lever machines did their job once again. More...