David Pambianchi

David Pambianchi looks at the new Mayor-elect, Bill De Blasio, and hoped he can undo the damage that he says Michael Bloomberg has done to teachers in the big apple.

Of course, not to go unmentioned, the delicious Chicken Francese or Marsala along with creamy squash, spinach or broccoli soup help offset the winter chill.

From across North America, serious dragon boat teams come to New York City to test their training and skills in both traditional wooden or fiberglass canoe-like crafts. But this Dragon Boat event is not just for the pros.

While Pete has been missed at the Annual 5th Avenue Greek Parade, his attitude lives on whether Greek, Hispanic, Italian and whatever your ethnicity. It is always about the bonds of friendship and 'people helping people' that makes an American com

For the first time, Brooklyn's magnificent Barclays Center hosted the traditional Daily News Golden Gloves Finals. To a cheering New York crowd, determined amateur boxers tested their courage, skills and endurance.