As a frigid wind blew leaves and papers into the air on Sunday, November 16, City Councilmember Eric Gioia held a press conference across the street from the Costco store on Vernon Boulevard in Astoria and called on Costco executives to reconsider More...

Following a long, hard campaign on several fronts to eliminate an eyesore that had managed to dodge the wrecker's ball for a half century, the Bloomberg mayoral administration is ready to move forward with its plan to breathe new life into the hear More...

Citing the continuing economic downturn and little chance that a consumer-led recovery will occur because of high unemployment, soaring prices and personal debt levels, United States Senator Charles Schumer and Congressmember Carolyn Maloney have c More...

To many people it may seem that the grim economic news currently coming at us from all sides signifies the end of the world. It does not. As bleak as the situation may seem, the United States has weathered far worse financial storms. More...

To The Editor: Even with all of the uncertainty and turmoil in the world, you have so much to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is much more than a day off with a big meal. More...

To The Editor: Turkey and cranberries will soon be on the table in celebration of a great American holiday, Thanksgiving. Within the shadow of our minds are days gone by populated by loved ones no longer at the table. More...

On Monday, November 17, the Garden School Lady Griffins varsity basketball squad, hailing from Jackson Heights, opened up the 2008-09 campaign with an impressive 34-11 victory against Lycee Francais de New York (LFNY) from Manhattan. More...

New York Mets third baseman David Wright, who set career highs with 33 home runs, 124 RBI and 115 runs scored last year, captured his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award, the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. announced November 13. More...

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