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'Paddy Irishman' project challenges stereotypes and takes back a name

It was a story NY1’s “Mornings On 1” anchor Pat Kiernan couldn’t resist: a photography exhibit featuring people named Patrick or Paddy.Pitched in an...

Tony Awards move to Washington Heights

Next year’s 76th annual Tony Awards will take place at the United Palace in Washington Heights for the first time, the awards show announced...

Festival celebrates deaf and disabled community within the arts

The Queens Theater is in the midst of presenting its first ever Forward Festival, which celebrates the artistry of the deaf and disabled communities.Its...

Shaggy and Sting team up to sing Sinatra's greatest hits

Reggae legend Shaggy and former “Police” frontman Sting are joining forces for another album, this time collaborating on Frank Sinatra’s classic hits.“Com Fly Wid...

'Isn't Her Grace Amazing!': New book by Cheryl Wills highlights women who shaped gospel music

By Spectrum News Staff New York City PUBLISHED 8:15 PM ET May. 06, 2022 PUBLISHED 8:15 PM...

Long-lost portrait added to 9/11 Museum ‘In Memoriam’ exhibit

The 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Tuesday officially added a portrait previously thought to be long-lost to its “In Memoriam” exhibition, which contains nearly...

Lead 'Harry Potter' actor on Broadway fired after misconduct complaint

NEW YORK — The lead actor in the Broadway play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" has been fired after a misconduct complaint.The production says...

Removal of Theodore Roosevelt statue outside Natural Museum of History begins

MANHATTAN — Workers started dismantling the statue of President Theodore Roosevelt from outside the American Museum of Natural History on Tuesday and continued their...

'Mrs. Doubtfire' to take nine-week hiatus on Broadway due to COVID surge

NEW YORK — The Broadway musical "Mrs.  Doubtfire" is taking a nine week hiatus because of the surge in COVID cases around the city.The show...

COVID closes 'Nutcracker,' 'Ain't Too Proud' and sidelines 'Music Man' Hugh Jackman

NEW YORK — The New York City Ballet is canceling the remaining performances of "The Nutcracker."The famed ballet was scheduled to run through Sunday...

Radio City Christmas Spectacular cancels remainder of shows for season

The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes on Friday evening announced it was canceling the remainder of its performances throughout the holiday season,...

40 new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites to open across New York

An additional 40 pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be deployed across the state, with some set to open as soon as as Saturday, Gov....

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