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Long Island Artist Sarah Gross Closes Out Sentimental East Coast Tour Through Fall

Long Island-based indie folk artist, Sarah Gross spent the past several months booking her own shows and learning about herself as an artist on her spring/summer east coast tour. These lessons now lead her to her next stage in life as she sets out for Nashville this fall. Gross’ unofficial...

Long Island, NY · 2025-08-12
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Hudson Valley Post

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Buried In Upstate New York. Do You Know Their Incredible Stories?

There are hundreds of famous people buried in Upstate New York. And, take a look at New York City cemeteries and you are looking at thousands. This gallery will be our first look at many of the famous (and unknown) people who are buried in our region, Upstate NY. I...

New York · 2025-08-11

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Wendell Pierce and Caesars Palace Times Square Launch $10M Fund for Legacy Theaters of Color

Caesars Palace Times Square and Tony-nominated actor Wendell Pierce have announced a $10 million investment to launch the New York Coalition of Legacy Theatres of Color Fund. The new nonprofit initiative aims to support historic theaters and ensembles that spotlight the stories of New York’s communities of color while addressing the chronic underfunding these institutions face.

New York, NY · 2025-08-06
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Hudson River Defenses in the Revolutionary War

According to Dr. Daria Merwin, an underwater archaeologist by training and Co-Director of the Cultural Resource Survey Program at the New York State Museum, initial surveys have mapped roughly 300 anomalies that may represent historic shipwrecks and there are already a few known sites from the American Revolution in the Hudson River.

New York · 2025-08-06
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AGMA & Musica Sacra Announce Three-Year CBA

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) has come to a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Music Sacra. The agreement, which includes a 10 percent wage increase throughout the contract’s duration, goes into effect on Sept. 1, 2025 and runs through August 31, 2028. There will also be strengthened hiring practices through the creation of a Season Chorus List as well as a new Auxiliary List. Both lists will be governed by a formalized, inclusive audition and notification process.

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 2025-08-03

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WSYR/NewsChannel 9 nominated for 8 New York Emmys

NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — The WSYR NewsChannel 9 team was nominated for eight New York Emmys for their work in 2024: Special Event Coverage – Live: “Totality: The Great American Eclipse” Morning Newscast – Medium/Small Markets (50+): “Rome in Ruins” Business/Consumer – Short or Long Form Content: “Honoring Black History” Nostalgia – News (No […]

New York · 2025-07-30

Broadway World

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AGMA And Musica Sacra Reveal New Three-Year Contract

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Musica Sacra are launching a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028. The contract was overwhelmingly approved by AGMA artists working at Musica Sacra and officially ratified by the AGMA Board of Governors on July 28.

New York Metropolitan Area, NJ · 2025-07-30

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Too late for New York to save ‘The Late Show’

In 2014 then-Gov. Cuomo gave CBS a package of tax breaks and grants worth up to $15 million to keep "The Late Show" at the Ed Sullivan Theater. The state’s package of tax breaks and grants doesn’t give New York much leverage over CBS. [ more › ]

New York · 2025-07-24

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Meet Kenny Burgos, Your Landlord's Favorite TikTok Star

A man in a white button down walks across a New York City street, talking about the issues New Yorkers care about: affordability, rent stabilization, and housing development. He's young, he's got a sharp beard, and he's…oddly sympathetic to landlords?. That man on your FYP is not Democratic mayoral...

New York, NY · 2025-07-15

Hudson Valley Post

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New Exhibit Opens In New York State As Tribute To Beloved TV Show

One of my favorite TV shows now has its own exhibit within New York state. I used to watch this show growing up and I continue to do so every week!. It feels as if I’m watching a real, Italian-American family that lives in New York state. There’s been times that I’ve laughed out loud when watching this TV show. It’s relatable, funny and feels as if we are part of the family too!

New York · 2025-07-11

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BSA Images Of The Week: 07.06.25

Fourth of July weekend stretched into at least three days this year for many New Yorkers—some staying in town to catch the spectacular fireworks displays over the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan, others escaping to Long Island, Upstate New York, or New Jersey. Chasing cooler air and a patch of green, they rent, borrow, and maybe even steal cars for the chance to go camping, canoeing, fire up a barbecue, and revisit Aunt Eloise’s legendary Ambrosia Salad—a chilled “salad” of mini marshmallows, canned mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, coconut, and Cool Whip. Anyone want a hot dog?

New York · 2025-07-06

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July 4th, 1827: Freedom Day

According to the New-York Spectator, people packed the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church on the corner of Church and Leonard Streets in Manhattan. The major societies for the support and liberation of African American people were there. Banners and flags festooned the church. “Several hymns written for the occasion were sung.”

New York · 2025-07-03

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Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. Brooklyn Assembly Members Jaime Williams and Monique Chandler-Waterman, co-chairs of the New York State Caribbean-American Delegation, say they were “excited” on Saturday, June 21, to collaborate with the New York State Black Legislative Taskforce in honoring Trinidadian Soca artiste Nailah Blackman as part of their Caribbean-American Month and Black Music Month celebrations.

New York · 2025-06-30

PIX11

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Photos: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ family leaves court after sex trafficking verdict

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family applauded him after the hip-hop mogul was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Combs’ family was visibly happy with the outcome after leaving the courthouse on Wednesday.

New York, NY · 2025-07-02

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Need July 4 Weekend Plans? Kick Up Some Fun at FIFA NYNJ Fan Fest

The Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour™ is officially rolling through New York and New Jersey following the recent One Year to Go kickoff at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, just a few miles from MetLife Stadium. The 1,216-acre LSP is designated as the official FIFA Fan Festival site...

New Jersey · 2025-07-02

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New York State Council On The Arts Offers State Of The Arts Fellowship Opportunity From Harlem And Beyond

Apply Today! State of the Arts Fellowship Opportunity. Artists apply for the State of the Arts Fellowship program, bringing artists and state government agencies together to foster community connection, enhance public spaces, and amplify vital public service initiatives. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 8 at 5 pm EST.

New York · 2025-06-30

New York YIMBY

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Color Factory to Launch Public Art Trail In Hudson Square Through NY Forward Initiative

Color Factory has been selected to design a new public art trail in Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood, as part of a broader revitalization effort backed by New York State. Announced on June 16, the “Hudson Square Color Walk” is one of six projects awarded funding through Governor Hochul’s NY Forward initiative. The immersive, walkable installation will debut in 2026 and will be developed by Color Factory, an interactive art organization known for its multi-sensory experiences.

Manhattan, NY · 2025-06-28