The suicide of Mary Richardson Kennedy continues to shock the 52-year-old's family and friends, many of whom are blaming her estranged husband, Robert Kennedy Jr., for her decline since he filed for divorce in May 2010. She will reportedly be buried at a cemetery near the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, Massachusetts, but a friend told the Daily News, "Hyannisport? You mean the place from which she had been virtually banned for the past two years?” more ›

In last night's Mad Men a "thing" happening in Bed-Stuy was mentioned. We found out what it was... more ›

A coalition of bottled water companies—including Nestle Waters, which owns Poland Spring, and Keeper Springs, a smaller company owned by environmental advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—filed a lawsuit yesterday to challenge a new state law that would require bottled water companies to charge a 5 cent deposit fee. The complaint argues that the law violates the Constitution’s equal protection clause because it exempts drinks with sugar added, such as competitors like Glacéau, makers of Vitamin Water. Lawyers also say the deposit would violate the Constitution’s interstate commerce protections the law because it could be interpreted as prohibiting companies from selling the New York-labeled bottles in other states. more ›

Would a bridge by any other name, bring you to JFK Airport just as smoothly as the Triborough? In all likelihood, yes, but the big question here is should it be renamed after JFK's younger brother, former New York senator Robert F. Kennedy. more ›

With Hillary Clinton focusing on her strong presidential campaign, NY State Democrats are wondering who will take over her place as the junior Senator from New York. Apparently Governor Spitzer may be open to putting Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on his shortlist. more ›

Yeesh, there sure are a lot of new movies out this weekend. Choose wisely and you will be well rewarded. more ›

If you follow politics and are wondering how in the world Alan Keyes, a resident of Maryland, could run against Barack Obama to be the next U.S. senator from Illinois, you are not alone. New Yorkers - with one former senator (Robert Kennedy) hailing from Boston, and a current senator (Hillary Clinton) hailing from Illinois and Arkansas - are no strangers to charges sending carpetbaggers to Washington. (Heck, even our mayor speaks with a Boston accent). more ›