Canada Has Legalized Marijuana, And That Pisses Off Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show,” admires Canada for many of its progressive policies. “Canada ― or as Americans know it, Plan B ― is a country many Americans…
Stop And Frisk Doesn’t Work, Despite What Donald Trump Says
Stop-and-frisk policing isn’t a partisan issue. It doesn’t curb crime, it’s often costly to taxpayers and it disproportionately affects people of color. It just doesn’t work, and there’s years of…
‘Private Life,’ A Movie About A Marriage In Crisis, Offers A New Depiction Of Infertility
The U.S. birth rate is dropping in all age groups except one: women ages 40 to 44. Between this statistic and the bombardment of breathless headlines about celebrities who announce…
New York Lawmaker Launches The First Bid To Replace The Queens DA In Nearly 3 Decades
New York City Councilman Rory Lancman announced his bid for Queens district attorney Wednesday, making him the leading candidate to replace a seven-term incumbent who’s gone unchallenged since the governor…
There’s A Medieval Demon-Bird Making New York’s Subways Even More Hellish
The New York City subway is a nightmare, especially if you’re stuck sitting next to a guy with bad B.O. ― or a woman-sized demon-bird with long ears as dark…
Former CDC director Tom Frieden accused of groping woman in New York, officials say
Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Tom Frieden turned himself in to authorities Friday to face charges that he groped a woman he knew last year, according to…
Melania Trump’s parents are sworn in as US citizens
Interested in Melania Trump? Add Melania Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Melania Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News. First lady Melania…
Photo Series Captures The Loneliness Of Living In New York City
An evocative photo series is highlighting the feeling of loneliness in big city dwellers. “Loneliness” by Luc Kordas includes candid photos of individuals out and about in New York City.…
VAM: Visual Arts Masters at YAGP program “How Judges Judge”
VAM: Visual Arts Masters at Youth America Grand Prix event “How Judges Judge” at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, a special program selected to be a…
Why College Campuses Can Be Minefields for Some Comedians (HBO)
Veteran comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock say that millennials can’t take a joke — but some comics often won’t ever get the opportunity to perform on … source