Governor Mario Cuomo at a rally in 1991. Photo: Sgt. Tracy Santee, USAF, via Wikimedia Commons The Cuomos and the ‘Non-Aggression Pact’ With Governor Andrew Cuomo under so much scrutiny lately, concerning his personal, governmental and political behavior, it’s... Voices 26 Mar 2021 | 10:59
“A beautiful and unexpected sight”: Snowy owl in Central Park. Photo: @BirdCentralPark on Twitter Meet David Barrett of Manhattan Bird Alert Most days, David Barrett spends a great deal of time looking for birds. When not birding, he’s reading about local sightings... News 24 Feb 2021 | 09:45
Photo via Amazon.com A Month of Theatrical Memories If you are interested in how directors, actors, and writers work their magic on stage, this is your lucky month. A quartet... News 09 Feb 2021 | 12:08
Stacy Lynch and her dog Bear. Photo courtesy of Stacy Lynch’s campaign Stacy Lynch is Ready to Run In more ways than one, Stacy Lynch’s entry into New York City politics has been a long time coming. The daughter of the late... News 04 Jan 2021 | 10:26
After the fire at Middle Collegiate Church on Second Avenue. Photo: Benjamin Morse Fire Damages Historic Church, Women’s Shelter Ash-tinted brick. Scattered, cracked stained glass. Nearly two dozen women, displaced. When the 128-year-old Middle Collegiate... News 11 Dec 2020 | 10:16
Members of the Met Opera Chorus performing in a pop-up concert. Photo courtesy of NYCNext The Met Opera Chorus on the Met Museum Steps At a pop-up concert on Wednesday, December 9, members of The Met Opera Chorus gathered on the front steps of The Metropolitan... Home 09 Dec 2020 | 03:10
Ruben Santiago-Hudson adapted August Wilson’s play for the screen. Photo: Hollis Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Moment It may seem an odd time to say someone is having a moment. But I’ll say it anyway. Ruben Santiago-Hudson is having a moment.... News 09 Dec 2020 | 12:08
Jeff Spurgeon broadcasting from home. Photo: Judy Biener The Storyteller Jeff Spurgeon is no stranger to the world of radio. The Nebraskan native with a soothing baritone voice has been working... News 08 Dec 2020 | 04:30
Mayor Bill de Blasio tours the Pandemic Response Lab at the Alexandria Center for Life Science. Photo: Ed Reed Vaccinating New York City It is a truism in public health that vaccines don’t end epidemics. Vaccinations end epidemics. As 2020 dwindles down to... Home 06 Dec 2020 | 05:45
The Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen volunteers prepare meals for those in need. Photo courtesy of Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. Soup Kitchen Survives Pandemic, Braces for Future “The volunteers were dropping like flies,” said Nichole Guerra, Director of Development and Communications at the Holy Apostles... News 04 Dec 2020 | 11:40
David Dinkins and Rudolph Giuliani at the Mayoral debate in November 1989. | Photo by Sergio Flores/AP/Shutterstock via City & State A Tale of Two Mayors In the award-winning Broadway musical “Hamilton,” there is a haunting song performed by a few of the Founding Fathers: “Who... Voices 04 Dec 2020 | 10:18
The Great Horned Owl in Central Park is an attraction. Photo: Manhattan Bird Alert on Twitter The Birders of Central Park Despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19, Central Park continues to provide unforgettable experiences for birders. From the... News 03 Dec 2020 | 11:48
Screenshot of Julie Menin launching her candidacy for the Council race over Zoom. Menin Announces Run for City Council Longtime public servant Julie Menin officially launched her campaign for City Council on Tuesday, touting her vast experience... News 01 Dec 2020 | 04:29
A rendering of what the second proposal would look like in the existing spot. Photo: George M. James. Pushback on Lenox Hill’s Revised Expansion Plans Northwell Health’s revised expansion proposal for their Lenox Hill hospital has been met with unanimous disapproval by civic... News 29 Nov 2020 | 10:45
Kristina Libby with a floral heart in Bryant Park. Photo: Noel Calingasan Allowing Grief to Blossom While earning her master’s degree, Kristina Libby had studied incidents of mass trauma and how they impacted communities.... News 29 Nov 2020 | 10:16
