Dear Annie: My mother’s anxiety is consuming our family vacation plans

Dear Abby: Fiancé tells widow no pictures of late husband in their home

He said he shouldn’t have to walk into his own home and look at pictures of a man who once “had” me.

Asking Eric: I’ve been ‘loaning’ my sister money for decades — should I stop?

"We are financially stable and aren’t hurting financially, just emotionally as I feel I’m being used and abused."

Update: The current flash flood warning for Orange and Rockland counties is replaced

The warning was for Orange and Rockland counties.

Update: Flood advisory active for Orange and Rockland counties until 3 a.m. Friday caused by persistent rain

The National Weather Service released an updated flood advisory at 3:41 a.m. on Friday in effect until 3:45 a.m. for Orange and Rockland counties.

Asking Eric: Our daughter is going to college, but we don’t think she is ready

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to parents who want their teenage daughter to consider taking a gap year before attending college.