Across the land on this coming Sunday children, depending on their ages, tastes and budgets, will hand their fathers soapon a-rope, ties, handkerchiefs, fishing lures, golf clubs, tickets to sports events, plastic trophy cups inscribed "World's Gre More...

In an effort to protect consumers from the "exploding" debt collection industry, the state Assembly has passed a series of bills aimed at curbing abusive and unfair debt collection practices in New York State, Assemblymember Audrey Pheffer announce More...

The clock is running on the Dutch Kills rezoning as the long and arduous process enters its final stages. More...

As an international audience of 300 persons gathered at the Pan Macedonian Studies Center in Whitestone applauded, scholarships were conferred on three students enrolled in the Modern Greek Language and Literature program at St. John's University. More...

What good are dance lessons, painting classes or music lessons? Numerous studies offer compelling arguments that arts education is far from a useless frill. More...

National Geographic Channel 'Swabs' Astoria Officials at the National Geographic Channel are heading to Astoria in July to collect DNA samples as part of a project to link Queens residents with their Tribal ancestors and they will be seeking vo More...

Among them, Robert Soriano, Edward Savage, Dolores Coote and Lee Romero have 222 years of service working for the same company. Each of the four started working for Con Edison at least 50 years ago. And they're still coming to work every day. More...

The New York state Milk Price Gouging Law is not working, a City Council investigation has found. Many supermarkets and smaller local stores are overcharging for this food product which is a necessary part of children's diets. More...

Despite serving as a location in numerous films and "Law and Order" episodes, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is best known for being the location of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs. More...

Crystal Window & Door Systems President and Founder Thomas Chen was honored by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) for his outstanding business achievements and long-standing dedication to minority business development. More...

With the warmer weather, the potential for burglary becomes greater as people let down their guard in securing doors and windows. Burglaries are up 23.9 percent so far this year compared to last year (through May 25) in the 114th Precinct. More...

After Diane Ballek, president, and the rest of the 108th Police Precinct Community Council board were unanimously elected to another year in office, the May meeting at Sunnyside Community Services became the occasion for Precinct Commander Deputy I More...

Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. Jun. 15 Pentecost (Orthodox) All Saints' Church: •Jun. 14, Saturday. Strawberry fair in Sunnyside, vendors wanted, call 718.784.8031. More...

Community Board 7 takes pride in the fact that it is the largest of all 59 community boards in New York City. More...

American Airlines began a new chapter in its more than 80-year history June 2 when it launched its first flight from the United States to Russia. More...