Crowd work has grown more common, with some comedians now focusing their acts on it and sharing clips of their exchanges with audience members. But some comics say it takes away from the craft.
Category: New York City
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How Electric Car Batteries Might Aid the Grid (and Win Over Drivers)
Automakers are exploring energy storage as a way to help utilities and save customers money, turning an expensive component into an industry asset.
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Sun, Sun, Sun. Here It Comes.
Spring’s warmth is a flirt, but New Yorkers are ready for the season’s unpredictability.
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Want to Succeed as an Artist? We’ve Got a Coach For You.
With a rising number of artists vying for a limited number of galleries and grants, arts professionals are pivoting to careers as coaches. But can they help people profit from their talents?
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Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now
The average hotel room rate in the city is $301 a night, a record. A major reason: One of every five hotels is now a shelter, contributing to a shortage of tourist lodging.
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Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit
A former model sued the hip-hop mogul and accused him of forcing her to perform oral sex in 2003 at his recording studio. Mr. Combs has not yet responded.
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How Lowriders Put a Vivid Stamp on New York City’s Car Scene
These lovingly customized cars, long embraced as a way to celebrate Mexican American culture and bring families together, are gaining visibility and respect as bouncing, rolling works of art.
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Pursuit Makes the Case for Their Innovative Job Training Program
Pursuit, a nonprofit that trains low-income workers to become software engineers, is urging New York legislators to pass a new regulatory model for jobs programs.