A recent commitment on the part of the Environmental Protection Agency to examine the toxicity levels of Newtown Creek may lead to a new infusion of federal dollars that would be used to cover cleanup costs at the location. More...

Following an extensive search by local police and federal agents, the Corona man accused of fatally knifing a 21-yearold College Point woman last Saturday, Aug. 23 has been apprehended in Texas, law enforcement sources said. More...

Carl Edwards nudged Kyle Busch out of the way to take the lead with 31 laps left in Saturday night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The move angered Busch, who had led 415 of the 500-laps, and he ran into the side of Edwards' No. 99 Ford on the cool-down lap to express his frustration. Edwards then retaliated by spinning Busch before heading to victory lane. More...

Summer recess may be coming to a close for youngsters across New York City, but the beginning is near for students enrolled at a new Catholic high school set to open in Bushwick this week. More...

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"To be, or not to be?"—that was the question that provided Hamlet's dilemma. For Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the matter to ponder—to run or not to run—may not be one of life or death, but it certainly has as much drama. More...

If Barack Obama somehow loses the presidential race, he might partially blame Vlad "the Assailer" Putin. Since Russia invaded Georgia last week, the world's attention has been focused on NATO's response to the brutality. More...

No injuries were reported in a one-alarm fire that damaged a warehouse on the Bushwick/East Williamsburg border last Saturday, Aug. 22. According to Fire Department sources, the blaze occurred at around 6:30 p.m. inside the one-story commercial structure on Flushing Avenue near Porter Avenue. Members of Engine companies 206, 218, 237, 271 and 277; Ladder companies 112, 124 and 140; Rescue 2; Squad Company 252; and Battalions 28 and 37 responded to the scene under the direction of Division 11. Officers from the 83rd Precinct also responded along with EMS units. Using two hose lines, an FDNY spokesperson said, the fire was brought under control at around 7 p.m. (photo: Joseph Epstein) More...