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Reports on the marital problems between New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and his wife Donna Hanover. Announcement of the mayor's desire for a legal separation; Relationship with another women, Judi Nathan; Diagnosis of prostate cancer; Effect of his marriage problems and health on his decision to run for the state Senate.

The article focuses extensively on 2008 U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, from his Catholic upbringing to his life in the present time. Particular attention to his political career is offered, beginning as a junior prosecutor to his position as mayor of New York City. Topics include his relationship with various NYC police commissioners, his failed attempt to shut down a Brooklyn art show that he found objectionable, and his career and personal life after mayor.

Focuses on the immigrant population in Queens, New York City. The rapid growth of newcomers, especially Asians and Hispanics; History of immigrants to Richmond Hill; How the Indo-Caribbean community has recharged the local economy; Views of local residents; Problems from overcrowding.

The article discusses the arrest on drug charges of Robert Chambers, known as the "Preppy Killer" for a murder he committed in 1986 and served 15 years in prison for. Chambers, raised in privileged in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, strangled to death Jennifer Levin in 1986. He was released from prison in 2003, moved to New York City, and indulged his drug habit. He now faces possible life imprisonment for drug dealing.

Reports on the attack on a counselor by eight female residents at the Pleasantville Cottage School in New York, a residential treatment center for troubled foster kids. Details of the assault; Other cases of abuse of workers at this facility; Questions raised about the foster-care system because of the attacks; Problems of reduced public funding and high turnover of staffers facing these types of treatment centers.

Reports on the alleged crimes against women in New York's Central Park on the occasion of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Case of Ashanna Cover being molested by a group of men; How the assaults affect the reputation of New York City and the New York City Police Department; View that police officers are dismissing complaints from victims; Idea that city officials were afraid of sparking a racial conflict; Plans for lawsuits against the city.

Focuses on the impact of New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's decision to withdraw from the United States Senate race on First Lady Hillary Clinton's campaign. Likelihood that Republican Representative Rick Lazio will run against Clinton; Highlights of Lazio's career in politics; Right-wing political views of Lazio.

Discusses the trial of rap musician Sean Combs. How a jury in New York City acquitted Combs from gun and bribery charges; Description of an incident involving Combs at a nightclub, which led to his arrest; Thought that the trial may change the behavior of Combs.