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Whiff of Cronyism in Race for Silver's Seat

Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver represented lower Manhattan for 40 years before his corruption conviction. The race to succeed him is literally a back-room, clubhouse deal.
Senate Republicans Agree To Block Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said "virtually everybody" in his conference believes the nomination should be made by the next president, rather than Obama.
Council Presses FDNY to Reduce Ambulance Response Times

FDNY officials are asked how long is too long to wait for an ambulance?
City Landmarks Commission Tackles Backlog

The Bergdorf-Goodman Building on Fifth Avenue, the neon Pepsi sign in Long Island City, and Snug Harbor on Staten Island are among the properties nominated as landmarks.
Obama: Defense Department to Submit Plan to Close Guantánamo

The Takeaway

Ninety-one prisoners remain at Guantánamo Bay military prison. “It drains military resources, with nearly $450 million spent last year to keep it running,” the president said Tuesday.

The Five Borough Backlot: TV Shooting Locations in New York City

If you think you're running into more TV camera crews these days, it's not just your imagination.
New Film Captures the Legacy of Acclaimed Director Mike Nichols

The Takeaway

From Broadway to television and the big screen, Mike Nichols was a prolific director. The new HBO documentary "Becoming Mike Nichols" explores his career and legacy.
'It Changes You Forever': Lady Gaga On David Bowie And Being Brave

All Things Considered

In a conversation with Michel Martin, the pop chameleon reflects on two life-changing moments from the start of her career — one an enduring trauma, the other an explosion of self-discovery.

Trixie Whitley's Hypnotic Return

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The powerful vocalist and songwriter returns to the Soundcheck studio to play songs from 'Porta Bohemica.'

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Brooklyn Law Students Weigh in on 'Horrifying' Apple/FBI case

Students in the class Privacy Law in a Digital Age try to find the balance between privacy, law enforcement and safety.
Study In Your PJs? What A High School 'Work From Home Day' Looks Like

No alarm. No school bus. No problem. Thanks to a school's laptop program, everyone takes a virtual lesson.
Taking Small Inventors' Big Ideas Very Seriously

Studio 360

Wackadoo inventor Dominic Wilcox is helping young designers turn their blue-sky ideas into real-life products.

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Live Now: Igudesman & Joo, In the Studio

Soundcheck

The duo described as "Mozart-meets-Monty-Python" performs in the Soundcheck studio.
Weekly Music Roundup: Tunes Brighten a Twilit World

Soundcheck

This week, the rise of super-short-form videos; plus a soulful look at the world’s problems, a sci-fi glimpse of the world’s future problems, and a song to make it all better.
#3833: NS Live - Rachel Grimes & Longleash

New Sounds

From New Sounds Live, hear music from the piano trio Longleash together with pianist/composer Rachel Grimes, a member of the post-rock group Rachel’s in “Music for Egon Schiele,” & more.
Johnny Gallagher's Most Personal Role Yet

Soundcheck

The actor, singer, and playwright visits the Soundcheck studio to play songs from his new rock album, 'Six Day Hurricane.'
Carrie Rodriguez's Chicana Americana

Soundcheck

The Americana songwriter plays new songs partially inspired by her ancestry, live in the Soundcheck studio.