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Building regulations without teeth fall short Woodside: It is nothing short of a holiday miracle for what could have been a gut-wrenching tragedy in the partial collapse of a Bronx building. Luckily, no one was seriously injured. This miracle is in the midst of grim news of politicized hate-mongering and spiking violence spreading across the nation is indeed very special as many people were ...

The holiday season is a great time to break out the Christmas classics and turn off the streaming devices.

This years best books span a range of genres, creators, subjects and art styles.

Taken on its own merits, Tomfoolery! stands out in the field. As nonfiction it is beholden to the truth, but with the aid of its deft illustrator it is capable of evoking just as much action and enjoyment as any Randolph Caldecott illustrated title.

NEW YORK — Something is different on the comics pages this week. In the panels of “Mutts,” there’s the long-delayed sight of freedom.

These are the best new books for giving this holiday, organized by the type of people you have on your list.

This image released by Hearst shows the comic strip Mutts, by cartoonist Patrick McDonnell. (Hearst via AP)

This image released by Hearst shows the comic strip Mutts, by cartoonist Patrick McDonnell. (Hearst via AP)

Something is different on the comics pages this week. In the panels of “Mutts,” there’s the long-delayed sight of freedom. Patrick McDonnell, the cartoonist who draws the popular strip, has

These are the best new books for giving this holiday, organized by the type of people you have on your list.