Civil Service Employees Association filed a civil lawsuit in the federal court alleging the Nassau Interim Finance Authority violated the union members' constitutional rights. more>

Carlos Sjoberg, an 80-year-old Peruvian man, who receives $800 a month from his pension fund and pays $650 in rent, asked, "I don't have anywhere to go, and if they keep raising the rent, where am I going to go?"

VIDEO :: Last month the Rent Guidelines Board decided on increases for New York City renters. more>

Gov. Paterson chose Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand to succeed Hillary Clinton in the Senate. Nevertheless, Latino groups immediately sounded alarms throughout the community, because of her support of harsh anti-immigration measures. more>

Several U.S. cities have recently implemented legislation that restricts the rights of undocumented immigrants. In contrast, Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed Khairullah signed an ordinance declaring his city a “sanctuary” for those seeking a better future in the United States. more>

As the race for the White House begins, the real Democratic contenders, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, face the electorate’s suspicion. more>

Nationalist fanatics are threatening a pizza chain in Texas because, besides dollars, they have begun to accept Mexican pesos for their crispy pizzas. more>