A Marvel Of A New Yorker: Stan Lee Dead At 95
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Lee gave us over six decades’ worth of superheroes we could identify with, characters like Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, who reacted to superpowered crises in believably flawed, human ways.
Arts & Culture
Three New Inductees Into The Toy Hall of Fame
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Magic 8 Ball, Uno and pinball have made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong.
Broadway’s ‘Lifespan Of A Fact’ Tackles The Timely Question: What Is A Fact?
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The play follows an essayist who pens what he thinks is one of his greatest stories, only to be met by the scrutiny of a zealous young fact checker, who writes him 90 pages of corrections.
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Harry Potter At 20: New York Exhibit Goes Inside The Ever-Expanding Wizarding World
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It’s hard to remember a world before Harry Potter. But it’s been 20 years since readers in the U.S. were first introduced to the boy wizard, whose story has captivated audiences since.
Sonny Fortune, Stalwart Saxophonist Of New York, Dies At 79
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After a move to New York in the late ’60s, the clear-toned Fortune became a versatile fixture on the broad landscape of modern jazz.
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Photo Series Shows Life After Opioids
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For Simone Ochrym, the moment of recovery that interests her the most, is the turning point. That’s the focus of her new series, Chasing Nirvana Clean. It’s a series of essays and photographic portraits chronicling people’s battles with opioid addiction.
Arts & Culture
Music Modernization Act Brings Artist Compensation Into The Digital Age
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump on Thursday. The legislation updates the way music is licensed and songwriters are compensated in the digital age.
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The Rise And Fall Of Pirate Radio Station WBAD
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In the 1990s, pirate radio station WBAD started playing hip-hop music in New York without bleeping it like commercial radio. But even if it was playing church music, the FCC still would have come after them.
Stunning New York Exhibit Depicts Migrants ‘As They’d Rather Be Seen’
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The photos avoid war, destruction and poverty — and instead focus on the beauty and resilience of people who leave home in search of a better life.
New York’s Wigstock Lets Its Roots Show At 2018 Revival
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For years, Wigstock was a staple of New York City’s drag scene. And after a 17-year hiatus and a boom in drag’s popularity, the outdoor festival returned.