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The Mariinsky Theatre at BAM

It is the beating heart of Russian culture: St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre, a bastion of arts excellence that has endured regime changes and revolutions for over two centuries. As a cultivator of innovation and talent, it is unparalleled.
Police Looking for Gunman who Shot and Killed Crown Heights Teen

Police Looking for Gunman who Shot and Killed Crown Heights Teen

Police are looking for the gunman who shot and killed a Crown Heights man on Thursday night on St. Marks Avenue. According to 77th Precinct police, on Thursday, January 8, at around 5:20pm, in front of 769 St.

Report: Funding Inequities in Education at Record High in NY

A new report shows that funding inequities between poor and rich school districts across the state has reached record levels, an increase of 43 percent in New York City, reported the Daily News .
The Week Ahead: Jan 12 - Jan 16

The Week Ahead: Jan 12 - Jan 16

1. Alternate side of the street parking and all meter regulations are in full effect this week 2. Weather: Temperatures are predicted to remain in the high 20s/low 30s all week, with a slight warmup on Friday, where temperatures may reach 40 degrees.

Artist Chitra Ganesh Calls on Kali at the Brooklyn Museum

"Chitra Ganesh: Eyes of Time" at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center, Brooklyn Museum On view right now at the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center at the Brooklyn Museum is the mother of all Hindu mothers: Goddess Kali.

Should Mayor De Blasio Apologize to the NYPD?

On the night the Eric Garner decision was announced, Mayor Bill de Blasio repeated a mantra of the protest movement, "black lives matter," and said he warned his biracial son about interacting with police.
Dr. Cornell West to Host BAM's 2015 Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Cornell West to Host BAM's 2015 Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Every January, artists, activists, civic leaders, and community members come together in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House to honor the legacy and share the dream of Dr. King.
Dwana Smallwood: Giving the Community Voice Through Dance

Dwana Smallwood: Giving the Community Voice Through Dance

"All our children want is to feel validated," said Dwana Smallwood. "Before you even realize what your purpose is in life, you ask yourself, ' Why am I here ? Do I even matter? Would the world be different if I wasn't here? ...

Police Searching for Gunman Filmed During Elevator Shooting

NYPD officials are searching for a man who a surveillance video filmed shooting another man inside of an elevator in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at around 9:25pm.
DepthForms: Two Architects Exhibit at FiveMyles Gallery

DepthForms: Two Architects Exhibit at FiveMyles Gallery

DepthForms January 17 - February 15, 2015 Opening reception: Saturday, January 17, 5-8pm Khew and Cornelius explore, both as architects and artists, the cities of Ms. Khew's Southeast Asian upbringing.