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President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, and boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Valley International Airport in Harlingen, Texas Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, and boards Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

His exit from Washington also marks the completion of his separation from New York

Donald Trump’s Departure

17 Jan 2021 | 06:20

The Queens Daily Eagle won well-merited attention last week for its headline: “Queens man impeached - again.” But really, this seems so provincial compared with the more thorough: “Queens man impeached by West Sider, again. Newly promoted Brooklyn Guy plans trial.” Yes, all politics is local (and most...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo discussed his “New York Arts Revival” at the 2021 State of the State Address on January 12, 2021. Photo: Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo discussed his “New York Arts Revival” at the 2021 State of the State Address on January 12, 2021. Photo: Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

What About Broadway?

15 Jan 2021 | 02:29

How do we bring back the arts and culture sector that’s been devastated by COVID-19? The Empire State...

Administering the COVID vaccine at the Javits Center, January 13, 2021. Photo: Don Pollard/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Administering the COVID vaccine at the Javits Center, January 13, 2021. Photo: Don Pollard/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Fighting to Find the Vaccine

14 Jan 2021 | 02:02

If several days of fruitless phone calls have convinced you that your chance of getting an appointment...

Jazz bassist and composer Neal Caine. Photo courtesy of Neal Caine

Jazz bassist and composer Neal Caine. Photo courtesy of Neal Caine

Playing Like Mad

13 Jan 2021 | 11:44

Standing beside his dark-wooded bass in a slim blue suit at downtown jazz club, Smalls, musician, Neal...

Larry DeVito and his beloved hat, a beret his daughter brought him back from Italy, which he wore every winter for 16 years. Photo courtesy of Janine DeVito

Larry DeVito and his beloved hat, a beret his daughter brought him back from Italy, which he wore every winter for 16 years. Photo courtesy of Janine DeVito

The Things They Carried

06 Jan 2021 | 09:33

Janine DeVito’s father Larry checked himself into the hospital on March 26 and was admitted quickly with...

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (right) and other members of the NY Congressional delegation with Mayor Bill de Blasio at City Hall on Saturday, January 9, 2021 to demand the impeachment of President Trump. Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (right) and other members of the NY Congressional delegation with Mayor Bill de Blasio at City Hall on Saturday, January 9, 2021 to demand the impeachment of President Trump. Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

A Violent Assault on Our Democracy

11 Jan 2021 | 10:10

In the years since the 9/11 attacks, my Congressional staff and I have participated in security drills,...

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on the state’s COVID-19 response on January 8, 2021. Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on the state’s COVID-19 response on January 8, 2021. Photo: Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Widening the Vaccine Pool

10 Jan 2021 | 06:16

This may be hard to believe, but Mayor Bill de Blasio has accused Governor Andrew Cuomo of being too...

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