Get ready to unwind, see the country and set your own vacation agenda at these solo travel hot spots—no passport (or ...

The latest round of bargaining ended Friday without an agreement, and officials have not said if a new session is scheduled.

Supporters of a proposed rail extension say building the elevated park as proposed would make it harder to bring trains back to this part of Queens.

On a chilly night in 1838, James Lindsay Smith’s escape from slavery found him sleeping on cotton bales aboard a steamboat cruising on Long Island Sound. Even so, Smith, then on the cusp of freedom, ...

After years of fighting light rail on Mercer Island, officials now look forward to Saturday's opening -- if they can get to ...

A disused rail line in Queens could help reconnect the borough and add much-needed park space. A new report suggests that a ...

Those of all ages and skating abilities will meet on the ice this winter. First-timers may glide their way right by a seasoned skater perfecting a figure eight. Whether you're heading out for fun or ...

In the 19th century, the U.S. became the first country to build a transcontinental rail network. It’s since fallen behind ...