Tim Berne, a D.I.Y. Jazz Institution
The saxophonist and composer has spent 50 years in the New York scene. As he turns 70, he’s commanding gigs at a Brooklyn bar and continuing to inspire.
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Ka, Lone Soldier of New York’s Underground Rap Scene, Dies at 52
The rapper, whose name was Kaseem Ryan, was known for self-producing 11 albums while also a maintaining a career with the New York Fire Department.
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The Secretive Dynasty That Controls the Boar’s Head Brand
The deli-meat company made its owners fabulously wealthy. But they have remained silent, even as the company faces the biggest scandal in its history.
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At the Brooklyn Open, All Golfers Are Welcome
The Brooklyn Open golf tournament attracts players whose backgrounds are as varied as their swings.