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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.

After a five-month investigation, the New York City orchestra took action against oboist Liang Wang and trumpeter Matthew Muckey over unspecified misconduct.

ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - The National Toy Hall of Fame here in Rochester has announced the 12 finalists for this year’s induction.

ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - What some may have once written off as a pipe dream is about to get real for a small western New York city.

Many New Yorkers may not know David Hosack's name, but they wouldn't recognize their city without the public institutions he founded or influenced.

The Walk This Way exhibition features centuries of notable footwear from the personal collection of Stuart Weitzman — suffragists' boots, a lawyer's loafers, Cinderella's sandals and more.

Critic and novelist James Wood has often dinged other writers for what he calls "hysterical realism," but his new novel "Upstate" while beautifully written — goes too far in the other direction.

The hero in "The Devil's Half Mile" is investigating the death of his father, who may have been involved in some shady deals.

The new series Pose looks at how New York drag queens created their own percolating club scene when they weren't welcome anywhere else.

SYRACUSE, NY (WRVO) - A new $62 million Exposition Center at the New York State Fairgrounds is on schedule to be completed and open in time for this year’s fair. The expo center could help the fair recruit larger shows to the region.