Friday, November 11, 2011

N.Y. / Region

Dr. Ira Leviton says, "I was lucky enough to be born in New York City, and I've stayed because it's the most fascinating place in the world."
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Dr. Ira Leviton says, "I was lucky enough to be born in New York City, and I've stayed because it's the most fascinating place in the world."

The Census Bureau found that for the first time in decades, the number of new residents last year was greater than the number of New Yorkers who went elsewhere.

To Keep Up With Yankees, Look Beyond Sports Pages

Lately, the Yankees have been turning up in unlikely contexts, including indictments, testimony and ethics rulings.

City Room

With Guitars and Amplifiers, a Rise in Decibels Where ‘Shh!’ Is the Rule

The New York Public Library, one of the city’s favorite places for seekers of serenity and quiet, will be a bit noisy on Sunday when the composer Ben Frost performs.

Metropolitan

The Boy Who Became Judy Garland

Bobby Femia, right, helps as his brother Tommy transforms into Judy Garland.
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Bobby Femia, right, helps as his brother Tommy transforms into Judy Garland.

It was hard as a teenager for Tommy Femia to come out as gay; now, as he performs “Over the Rainbow” in drag, his family cheers him on.

Neighborhood Joint | Rose Hill

Where Cabbies Go for Biriyani

Haandi, in the restaurant area known as Curry Hill, is popular with cabdrivers who enjoy its Pakistani and Indian food.

A Petri Dish of Activism, and Germs

Volunteers at a medical tent and on a sanitation team are trying to combat the conditions at Zuccotti Park, which have left Occupy Wall Street demonstrators susceptible to viruses.

Jury Acquits Assemblyman of Conspiring to Take Bribes

William F. Boyland Jr., a Brooklyn Democrat, was found not guilty of conspiring to take thousands of dollars in bribes for using his influence on behalf of a health care organization.

5-Year Term for Woman Who Killed Her Husband

Barbara Sheehan received less than the maximum term of 15 years, though more than what she sought, and she was allowed to remain free on bail during her appeal.

Around New York
Urban Athlete

When Bodies Stumble, Spirits Still Soar

The New York Gay Football League sponsors flag football with rivalries on the field and friendship after the game.

Urban Athlete

Workaday Soccer Fans, Kicking Off With the Sun

The Sunrise Football Club, an informal association of soccer enthusiasts, holds an early morning pickup game twice a week at the Prospect Park Parade Ground in Brooklyn.

Elite Runners From Elite Schools Vie for a Title

The Public Schools Athletic League 23-team cross-country championship is scheduled for Saturday morning at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

Crime Scene

Subway Thief? Or Just an Expert on Wallets and Razor Blades?

A man accused of being a “lush worker,” someone who steals from a sleeping subway passenger, says it was all a misunderstanding — but offers a glimpse into the technique.

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After Downfall, Veteran Finds New Purpose

An Air Force veteran has found a purpose again as a devoted church member, after pulling himself out of a spiral of homelessness and instability that brought him to the brink.

Occupy Wall Street

Interactive Interactive Feature: Share Your Opinion of the Occupy Movement

What are your thoughts about the movement? Do you agree with the protesters’ methods?

Multimedia
Veterans Day Parade in New York

The 92nd Annual New York Veterans Day Parade took place on Fifth Avenue and included active officers, veterans’ groups, junior ROTC members and the families of veterans.

Neighborhood Joint | Haandi

A restaurant area known as Curry Hill is popular with cabdrivers who enjoy its Pakistani and Indian food.

From Arts

Jazz Guitar Shrine Expands Beyond Jazz to Survive

The Iridium, known for its association with the jazzman Les Paul, is trying to lure rock fans too.

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City Opera’s Growth Plan Is Dependent on Donors

The struggling New York City Opera will mostly rely on donated income for many years to come, even if it increases its number of full productions, according to an internal strategy.

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