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Excitement as "Hair" Readies to Open

August 05, 2008

by Veralyn Williams

The Public Theater's 40th anniversary presentation of the musical, "HAIR," opens Thursday night, but it's already creating quite a buzz. The line for tonight's preview performance was five blocks lo....

Advocates Push for Law to Decriminalize Sex Trade for Teens

July 10, 2008

by Veralyn Williams

Advocates hoping to decriminalize teen sex crimes are urging Gov. David Paterson to sign a bill that would offer young people assistance in getting out of the sex trade, instead of jail time. The "S....

Haitian Groups Demand Justice in 'Toto' Trial

July 08, 2008

by Veralyn Williams

Haitian activist groups rallied outside the State Supreme Court earlier today in protest of the trial of Emmanuel "Toto" Constant, the former leader of the Haitian government's paramilitary group, F....

Knockoff Dealer Busted, DA Says

July 02, 2008

by Veralyn Williams

Truckloads of knockoff high-end and everyday items are no longer available on the streets. Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes announced the apprehension of an alleged operator of a $16 million....

Berlin Philharmoniker Visits New York

November 15, 2007

by Veralyn Williams

During the Berlin Philharmoniker’s 17 day stint in New York this month, the orchestra is working with several of the city’s “high brow” cultural institutions – Carnegie Hall, MoMA, the Gugg....

The N-Word: It Represents Hatred

December 13, 2006

by Veralyn Williams

The racist tirade by comedian and "Seinfeld" actor Michael Richards has once again sparked a debate over the N-word, especially among black people. Reverend Jesse Jackson is calling for a complete ba....