The BIG stories
Actress lends her support to diabetics
Aida Turturro plays a villain on "The Sopranos," and when her blood sugar is too low, she says, she can be as mean off-screen, too. ... more +
Rockland joins bid to nix N-word
Rockland County has joined New York City, Westchester County and Nyack in symbolically banning a racially offensive word, despite the county executive's position that you can't legislate courtesy and respect. ... more +
Ashen wasteland
A year after the city's largest fire in a decade, the historic site of the Greenpoint Terminal Market remains a charred wasteland and a sore spot for locals. With photo gallery. +
Solving immigs' confusion
Coming to a new land doesn't mean escaping old problems, and for some immigrants in Brooklyn, legal issues only add to the complexities when trying to obtain citizenship. ... more +
Co-op City elex scandal
A supervisor for Co-op City's upcoming board elections was forced to resign over charges she extorted cash from poll-worker applicants in exchange for jobs. ... more +
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Big Town, Big Dreams
Twice a week, the Daily News profiles immigrant New Yorkers who help make this town the great place it is. Though the people are as diverse as the nations they come from, they share a love of New York and a drive to succeed. Read their stories ... more +
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Big Town, Big Heart
It takes many powerful forces to keep a city like New York moving -- not the least of which are its people. In the Big Town, Big Heart series, the Daily News recognizes the individuals who make New York a better place. Read the archived articles ... more +