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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....