When Laura Graney's shopping quests for jewelry often came up empty, she opted to make her own. In her late 20s, Graney's ideas blossomed from get-togethers with her cousins and aunt, who brought along jewelry-making supplies. She's been making jewelry on a part-time basis for approximately five years now and her designs have gotten the attention of such celebrities as Gloria Estefan, Brooke Shields, Courtney Cox, Hillary Duff, Leah Remini, Molly Shannon and more. FULL STORY

With loopholes existing in New York State's version of Megan's Law, the protection of children from sexual predators becomes all the more important. Now, thanks to a new law, Level 3 sex offenders are prohibited from entering school grounds or any facility where children are being cared for. FULL STORY