The clarion call has grown louder since Superstorm Sandy: We must beat a “managed” retreat from the coast, or face certain peril as global warming takes hold and sea levels rise.
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1/9/14
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I can tell the truth now. I picked a novel for one of my book groups last month that I didn’t think most people would like.
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12/12/13
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The death last week of former South African President Nelson Mandela sparked a worldwide outpouring of sorrow, respect and remembrance of a man many considered one of history’s great heroes — a …
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By Brian Racow and Emily Webb
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12/11/13
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When the news broke last month that a comprehensive new medical study indicated that cholesterol-lowering drugs should be prescribed for millions more Americans between the ages of 40 and 70, I didn’t believe it.
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12/5/13
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For theatergoers whose typical stomping ground extends no further than 53rd St, heading a bit further uptown to the David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center is a real treat. The exquisite lobby, the …
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By Josh Trevers
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11/15/13
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Democrat Tom Suozzi, Nassau’s former two-term county executive, seemed to believe he had a genuine shot at beating the current county executive, Republican Ed Mangano, in this year’s election.
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11/14/13
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Breast cancer victims are our mothers, our sisters, our friends and, yes, sometimes our fathers and brothers.
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10/17/13
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The very word “French” has its connotations, of cancans and certain kinds of kisses and naughty movies, not to mention postcards.
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9/26/13
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Exhibits and more...
After ModernisM 2013: ‘AM’A showcase of work by five contemporary artists. The exhibit features Nina Chanel Abney, Justin Craun, Wendell Gladstone, Erik Parks and …
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9/18/13
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Long Beach's annual jazz festival takes over the City by the Sea this weekend. Nearby, in Point Lookout, the annual Seaside Spectacular Car Show also welcomes visitors with vintage cars and entertainment.
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9/18/13
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