When state Senator Hiram Monserrate goes on trial Monday in Kew Gardens Criminal Court his fate, both personal and political, will be in the hands of Supreme Court Justice William Erlbaum. More...

Deeply concerned that there will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients' benefits for the next two years, three Queens lawmakers have proposed creating a new regional COLA for expensive areas, such as New York City, w More...

City Councilmember James Gennaro (l.), accompanied by Principal Kenneth Bonamo, spoke to Townsend Harris H.S. seniors on their first day of school September 9 in the school's library computer lab. More...

(L. to r.): State Senator Frank Padavan, Jerry Iannece and Monsignor Geraghty bow their heads for a moment of silence during the Bayside Hills Civic Association 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. More...

The ceremonial first pitch at the Mets-Marlins game on Tuesday, September 8 at Citi Field was thrown by Steven Currall, 8, whose family is staying at The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. More...