Dr. William A. Petit Jr.’s advocacy of the death penalty for the men accused of murdering his wife and daughters has left defense lawyers struggling to respond.

Dr. William A. Petit Jr.’s advocacy of the death penalty for the men accused of murdering his wife and daughters has left defense lawyers struggling to respond.

Pedro Espada Jr., the Senate majority leader, faces a tough battle in the Sept. 14 primary, but political observers say he remains a formidable candidate to defeat.

Robert Halderman, the former producer who had threatened to make public information about office affairs, was set free after four months of a six-month sentence.

It’s an infuse-a-palooza out there, as infused spirits make serious headway in bars and restaurants of all kinds.

The Sand Bar offers a view of the Atlantic and jokes from a regular who, at least, finds himself funny.

The girl, found dead in Brooklyn, had suffered severe health problems since birth, the authorities said.

On Lake Waramaug, a converted boathouse has a stone foundation, a wraparound deck and direct access to the water.

A tour of miniature-golf courses around Westchester County, Randalls Island, Staten Island, the Bronx and Queens.

Free superhero-fueled tutoring in Brooklyn, gardening classes for Young Sprouts near Battery Park and Sunday night fun on the Lower East Side.