Jeff Lunden
Stories
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Award-winning composer William Finn dies at 73
The award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn died this week. He's best known for "Falsettos" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
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Indonesian residents in New York hold monthly food bazaar to celebrate their culture
Indonesian residents of Queens, N.Y., gather once a month to celebrate the culture and food of their homeland. The emphasis is on the food.
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Three plays starring Oscar winners are currently leading the Broadway box office
Three plays with Oscar-winning celebrities are currently leading the Broadway box office.
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Broadway is seeing a steady revival after the pandemic, partly buoyed by tourists
Five years after the pandemic, have Broadway audiences come back? And what musicals and plays are opening, in the weeks ahead, that might draw in crowds?
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Swing Day held to honor performers who step in to fill roles at the last minute
On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their honor.
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Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years
A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.
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Some NYC households will opt for carrot cake instead of pie this Thanksgiving
Lloyd's Carrot Cake has been a New York institution for nearly 40 years. Every Thanksgiving customers from near and far flock to the shop to purchase the moist cakes, topped with cream cheese icing.
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Like bike sharing and scooter sharing, you can now share umbrellas in some cities
To the list of bike sharing, car sharing, and house sharing, you can now add umbrella-sharing. New York is among the world cities where you might find a kiosk that allows you to rent an umbrella.
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Nonprofit pairs sighted riders with visually impaired riders on tandem bikes for free
Riders who participate in InTandem Cycling in New York find out it's more than just riding a bike and more than just exercise. It's socialization, good for your mental health and its teamwork.
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A Juneteenth album captures the rhythm of life
Wynton Marsalis, Bryan Stevenson and a host of musicians release a record that captures the rhythm of life
