

Sportscasters and various pundits have offered a variety of responses to Ray Rice’s suspension from the NFL following the release of a video purportedly showing a violent interaction with his then girlfriend (now wife). Suspicion abounds as to whether the league was aware of the video and chose not to react in light of the…

Cries of “No justice; no peace,” and “Hands up; don’t shoot” have been the mantra of protesters in Ferguson, Mo. ever since the shooting of Michael Brown on Aug. 9.
The first one is the most traditional protest chant in the wake of racially charged cases, and has been for decades. Philosophically, it makes perfect sense. Any society that…

Keuka Kafe in Forest Hills brings a new wine culture to Queens Blvd… Yes, Queens Blvd.
Before Astoria became trendy… before Long Island City had its first high-rise luxury condominium, Forest Hills was the go-to place in Queens for the finest restaurants, watering holes and nightlife in the borough. The focal point of Forest Hills…