L.I. should follow Ohio city on immigration
Long Island, with its long history of hostility towards immigrants, could learn much from Dayton, Ohio. The small midwestern city, suffering 11% unemployment and many years of tough economic times, decided this More...
Family says victims young son witnessed the accident and his being “a brave young man”
Two 12-year-old boys have been arrested for critically injuring a woman when they tossed a shopping cart off a fourth-floor walkway of an East Harlem mall, police sources said. Marion Salmon Hedges, 47, of the More...
Thu. 10/27
BAPTISTE—Allen. Died 10/17/11. Retired Member of Steamfitters Local 638. Reposing at St. Peter Claver, 29 Claver Pl., Bklyn. Viewing, Fri., 4-7 P.M. Burial, Sat., 10:00 A.M., St. Peter Claver. Officers and members More...
Theater review: Irish Rep revival of Brian Friel’s family drama ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ is light on its feet
So you think you can captivate? “Dancing at Lughnasa” — Brian Friel’s bittersweet Tony-winning play of common lives told with uncommon grace — does exactly just that in a richly satisfying revival More...
Fri. 10/28
BARRAGATO—Mary J. On October 27, 2011. Devoted daughter of the late John and Carmella DiConstanzo. Beloved mother of Salvatore and John. Loving grandmother of Anthony and Sophia Mary. Dear sister of Nancy, Diana, More...
‘Yoda’ busted for hit-and-run in Germany: police
The Force most certainly was not with this “Yoda.” A 42-year-old German man was dressed like the famed Jedi Master when he hit a pedestrian and jumped into light speed Sunday morning in Darmstadt, More...
Republican White House hopeful Herman Cain says sexual harassment claims against him were baseless
By ALISON GENDAR Republican White House candidate Herman Cain acknowledged Monday that he was the subject of what he called false accusations of sexual harassment. He said he never harassed anyone and that More...
Amy Winehouse album to be released in December
LONDON — A new album of recordings by the late soul singer Amy Winehouse will be released in December, Island Records said Monday. It said “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” will contain 12 songs — previously More...
Sat. 10/29
GENTILE—Patrick J. on October 27, 2011. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Giglio). Loving father of Patrick and his wife Teresa. Devoted grandfather of Daniel and Matthew. Reposing at MARTIN A. GLEASON FUNERAL More...
Sun. 10/30
BROUGHTON—Amalia Carreras of Eagan, MN. Passed away on October 6, 2011. She was 91 years old. Amalia was born on July 3, 1920 in Santiago, Cuba. She cherished her family was deeply loved by them. Amalia was More...






