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'The Golden Girls' attracts fans from the LGBTQ+ community and people of color

9/5/2022

It started with one magnet but Barrett Blackman's collection of "The Golden Girls" merchandise quickly grew.

"It's taking over the whole room, my husband has his stuff on the other half. If he moves that out then I can have the whole room," said Blackman.

'Black Is Beautiful' exhibit showcases pivotal 1960s movement

8/23/2022

At 84-years-old, photographer and activist Kwame Brathwaite has his first major show but the work dates back to the 1960s.

Lincoln Center making the arts accessible for people with disabilities

7/29/2022

New York City has no shortage of nightlife but for people with disabilities like Sid Marcos, it can be a challenge.

'The Kite Runner' cast says production offers different perspective on 'misunderstood' Afghanistan

7/22/2022

The best-selling novel by Khaled Hosseini, "The Kite Runner," premiered at New York's Hayes Theatre Thursday night (21 JULY 2022) after two successful seasons on London's West End.

Kylie Minogue talks about new business venture, career and family

7/8/2022

Kylie Minogue's career spans more than three decades as a recording artist, actor and now, wine maker.

Pamela Anderson in her Broadway debut

4/13/2022

The crowd cheered on Pamela Anderson as she took her bow for her Broadway debut Tuesday night (12 APR).

As Ukrainian fashion designers seek refuge, their designs are being promoted in New York

2/25/2022

Six Ukrainian fashion designers had their work on display in New York City for wholesale buyers to purchase just as they were in hiding after the invasion by Russia.

Michael B. Jordan issues apology following criticism for rum name

6/22/2021

Actor Michael B. Jordan is facing criticism from the West Indian community for partnering with a new rum called J'Ouvert.

"He has to study the history, he has to understand where it comes from," said Jouvay Fest Collective co-founder Sandra A.M. Bell.

We're Open: Ollie's Ice Cream

7/21/2020

A Bushwick ice cream shop is open and ready to serve high quality and unique flavors, safely.

Fugheddaboudit Food: Red Hook Winery

4/30/2018

Usually one has to leave New York City to try wine from the vineyard, but the Red Hook Winery wanted to create a place that was closer and also able to educate people on wine making.