East Harlem (Manhattan, NY)

Ken Wydro, Who Helped Create an Off Broadway Phenomenon, Dies at 81

He and his wife, Vy Higginsen, poured all they had into “Mama, I Want to Sing,” a long-shot musical that became an enduring staple of Black theater.

By Alex Williams

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Marisol Malaret, First Puerto Rican Miss Universe, Dies at 73

Edging out Miss USA, Ms. Malaret — who was also the first winner from the Caribbean — brokered her fame to become a television host and magazine editor back home.

By Alex Williams

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Where to Watch the NYC Marathon

It has become the city’s biggest block party. Here’s where to cheer for the 50,000 runners in every borough.

By Jennie Coughlin