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The Great Broadway Theater Massacre of 1982

Broadway lost five theaters, 179 protesters got arrested, and a wrecking ball named Godzilla still won the day. Somehow, that very defeat helped save the historic theaters that remained. By the 1970s, Times Square was...

July 31, 2026

Which Translation of the Odyssey Should You Read?

Three translators, one shipwrecked hero — A.O. Scott says the version of Homer's Odyssey you pick can completely change the experience. Which journey are you taking?

July 16, 2026

S&P Lunch: Serving Sandwiches in Manhattan Since 1928

S&P Lunch in Manhattan, a century-old sandwich shop across from the Flatiron Building, has survived the Depression, a pandemic closure, and a name change.

July 1, 2026

Cold War, Hot Mess: The Story of CHESS the Musical

Chess is a Cold War musical with ABBA tunes, tech meltdowns, and Broadway chaos. What could possibly go wrong?

June 10, 2025

Jonatas Rubert’s Powerful Short Film on Down Syndrome

A brother’s love, an extra chromosome, and a film that flips the script on Down Syndrome. Filmmaker Jonatas Rubert shares his moving story.

March 22, 2025

Defonte’s Sandwich Shop Remains Brooklyn’s Best Kept Secret

Discover Defonte’s in Red Hook, Brooklyn—a historic sandwich shop serving iconic, flavor-packed sandwiches since 1922.

October 25, 2024

The Ocky Way! How One Bodega Owner Became A TikTok Superstar

The next time you stop by the TikTok superstar’s bodega in Red Hook, make sure to ask for your sandwich “the ocky way!”

January 14, 2022

Ben Folds Composes a New Song Live on Stage

Ben Folds is a brilliant songwriter. He’s so gifted that he confidently composed a new song on stage in front of a live audience. Watch!

March 27, 2017

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