A new book argues that the mother of Jesus was a powerhouse in her own right. Madonna and Child, c.1485 (oil on wood) by Giovanni Bellini, currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Former senator Mary Camacho Torres said a bid for Congress is being “heavily weighed,” though she hasn’t firmed up an official campaign announcement, yet. Torres on Monday said a recent online post ...

The race is one of a handful in New York that could determine which party has control of Congress next year. Democrat Josh Riley (left) and Republican Marc Molinaro at campaign events last week. The ...