With his works consistently nominated for "Best Book" honors on subjects ranging from the occult to the scientific study of chaos, William Sleator has become a popular sci-fi author for young-adults. "Everybody in my family is a scientist except me. I al...

A popular and prolific writer of fiction for children and young adults, William Sleator is regarded as a particularly original and imaginative author whose works use the genres of fantasy, mystery, and science fiction to explore personal relationships an...

With the summer blockbuster movie season just ahead, Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed legislation on Tuesday that upgrades film piracy from a violation with a $250 fine to a misdemeanor that carries up to six months in jail and penalties of up to $5,000.The stricter law...

Parks Department is saying that the city's total contribution over the next three years--about $160 million--will not change. The budget shows that the City Council appropriated $98.8 million for fiscal year 2007 (see p. 784-785 in this PDF), with another $106 million expected to come...

Nearly 12,000 applicants for homeowner aid through a hurricane recovery program have not signed up for appointments to calculate their grants — or determine their eligibility — as a weekend deadline looms.Homeowners who do not schedule a first appointment with Road Home officials by Saturday...

It was the first and may remain the most compelling visual memorial to the 49 people killed in a crash at Lexington's airport, but the huge banner bearing hundreds of messages of support is fading and showing signs of wear.Now the Aviation Museum of Kentucky,...