Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed an increase in the film tax credit to stay competitive with New Jersey and other states.
Category: New York City
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A New York Summer Wedding Has New Appeal
More couples are planning their nuptials in the city during July, August and early September, appreciating the ease and economic value of having a local wedding.
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Detroit Opera Steps Into Trump’s Cross Hairs With ‘Central Park Five’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning opera features Donald J. Trump, whose 1989 full-page newspaper ad sought to demonize the young men wrongly accused of rape.
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‘Drop Dead City’: When New York Was on the Financial Brink
This surprisingly entertaining film examines the 1975 fiscal crisis that nearly led the city to bankruptcy. The movie’s conclusions remain relevant today.
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Juilliard Plans $550 Million Drive to Go Tuition Free
The goal is to make the school’s programs more accessible and to ease the burden on graduates pursuing careers in the arts.
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How Safe Are Helicopter Sightseeing Tours?
The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue.
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Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban Life
A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even the Yankees.
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Does Bond No. 9’s “Greenpoint” Perfume Smell Like Gentrification?
When luxury condos and artisanal bakeries move into New York City neighborhoods, Bond No. 9 sometimes follows.
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Bunnies, Bonnets, Brights and Blooms at New York’s Easter Parade
Time for revelry, and a celebration of spring, on a Sunday in the city.
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N.Y.C. Helicopter Company Shuts Operations After Deadly Crash, F.A.A. Says
All six people on board the craft, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, died when it crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday.
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How Brandon Kazen-Maddox, an American Sign Language Artist, Spends Their Sundays
Branden Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.
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Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94
An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) and Wells Fargo by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the small screen.