Nydia Velazquez

Samples retrieved by the EPA after Hurricane Sandy showed higher levels of bacteria.

An event to help Lower East Side businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be held Nov. 9.

This year's congressional primary featured new blood and an old stalwart as New Yorkers came out to vote.

Rep. Nydia Velazquez easily defeated a handful of opponents on her way to an 11th term.

Incumbent Reps. Charles Rangel and Nydia Velazquez face stiff challenges in the Democratic Primary.

A translation error of Nydia Velazquez's name could confuse voters, her campaign said.    

George Martinez is the self-proclaimed "first and only Occupy candidate" on the ballot.

Advocates for Pvt. Danny Chen plan to deliver birthday cards to Washington officials. 

Film "B61" tells a story of New York's dysfunctional public transport system.

The community protested IS 296's slated closure despite its failing grade and low safety rating.

Advocates gathered Wednesday after eight soldiers were charged in the death of Pvt. Danny Chen.

Danny Chen's parents asked the military to release more information on their son's death in Afghanistan.

Local advocates and elected officials are urging the U.S. military to disclose the circumstances surrounding the death of Chinatown native Pvt. Danny Chen.

Elected officials will discuss a range of issues LGBT couples still face in aftermath of the legalization of gay marriage in New York.

A national review into the discount bus industry could result in regulation changes.