This has been a banner Broadway season, beginning with the record-breaking Hamilton and ending with the groundbreaking “Shuffle Along: The Making of The Musical of 1921 and All That Followed.” …
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6/2/16
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A shocking front-page story in last Friday’s New York Times caught my eye. Its title was, “Experts Find Flaws in Trump Plan for Wall.” That seemed the understatement of the year.
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5/26/16
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Glimpse the region's past during a 19th century-style Memorial Day commemoration.
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5/25/16
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What makes a classic? A story with characters and themes that touch the viewer. Two such classic plays have been revived this season on Broadway, Eugene O’ Neill’s Long Days’ Journey Into …
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5/13/16
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The Greek philosopher Plato once told us, “Democracy is born from tyranny.” Centuries later, more philosophers and great American thinkers have redefined the American version of democracy. In a thought-provoking article in New York magazine . . .
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5/12/16
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Residents are debating four proposed development plans for the 28-acre south parcel at Belmont Park. Three of those plans involve converting the land into big-box retail outlets as well as a grocery …
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By Steve Smirti
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5/4/16
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More than 150 union workers, fans, and locals rallied at the south lot of Belmont Park to urge state officials to make a decision on a proposed soccer stadium and complex that has been lying in wait …
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By Steve Smirti
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5/4/16
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Despite all its glitter, glamour and great bodies, the new Broadway musical American Psycho does not have mass appeal. It's not the kind of show one might recommend to out-of-town visitors unless …
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5/3/16
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The Herald ran an editorial in the March 31-April 6 issue about Nassau County’s contracting process, “Nassau needs an independent watchdog.” While it properly brought attention to this important issue . . .
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4/28/16
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In the weeks leading up to the New York primary, voters reported robo-calls from everyone from President Obama to Mel Brooks and Wesley Snipes. And that was just for the special election for the State Senate.
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4/28/16
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