One of the year’s significant community oriented events was the refurbishment of Kids Colony Playground outside The Colony Recreation Center. Decades after volunteers built the original playground, a new corps of volunteers contributed their time and energy for the upgrade./File photo

In these difficult economic times with more than four jobless workers for every one available job, America's jobs crisis continues. The AFL-CIO, America's largest federation of 57 labor unions, is taking action and putting on a new face for the modern worker.

In just 11 days, Cleveland Indians’ catchers and pitchers (Yes, I put the catchers first; why do pitchers always get top billing?) will report to Goodyear, AZ for the start of spring training.

Three borough residents were named to the Transition Task Force on Tuesday night.

In 11 days, the Indians' catchers and pitchers (yes, I put the catchers first. Why do pitchers always get top billing?) will report to Goodyear, Ariz., for the start of spring training.