Robb Forman Dew, prize-winning novelist, dead at 73

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's latest press briefing remotely on Tuesday afternoon.The I Am Sam star isn't the only actor to join the governor, who has reached celebrity status himself with the popularity of his daily briefings. Chris Rock and Rosie Perez also sat at a social distance from Cuomo during a recent session.

Liam Neeson's mother has died at the age of 94 on the day before Neeson's 68th birthday. Neeson's mother Kitty died on Saturday, per a local Ballymena, Ireland outlet Ballymena Daily.

A young New York homeless woman is the focus of Andrew Wonder's confident, intriguing narrative debut feature.

A portrait of a struggling New Yorker who bites every hand that tries to feed her, Andrew Wonder's Feral follows a homeless woman (Annapurna Sriram) who splits her time between the streets and the filthy nest she has made for herself deep within the city's subway tunnels.

By Cynthia Littleton

Harvey Weinstein and Walt Disney Company bosses have pledged to defend themselves vigorously against a new underage rape lawsuit.

The world has seen Lady Gaga transform umpteen times since she hit the scene in 2008. First there was the disco-stick-wielding New Yorker, then the meat-wearing Mother Monster, followed by the self-love preacher, the avant-garde creative, the Tony Bennett bestie, the pink-hatted folk star and, of course, Ally Maine. But now, a new Gaga has emerged — and she’s ready for her return to the dance floor.

By Dominic Patten

Store owners with no-mask-no-service policies got a boost from the governor. New York City business owners planning to reopen before coronavirus restrictions are lifted got a warning from the mayor.

Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Comedian Chris Rock and actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily news conference to underscore his message that the public should wear masks to help curb the coronavirus pandemic.

Live from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's (D) coronavirus press conference, it's Chris Rock and Rosie Perez with an important message about wearing masks.

Teddy Thompson, “Heartbreaker Please” (Thirty Tigers)

In a recent piece for The New Yorker, Bill Buford movingly recounts the kind of romantic apprenticeship most aspiring chefs imagine when they hear the word "stage": Having moved to Lyon to absorb French food culture, the American humbly offered himself as a student hoping to learn from the crusty character who made the town's best bread. A skill was passed from master to learner, a friendship developed, and a new evangelist for the region's traditions was born.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's press conference on Thursday became a star-studded affair, when he was joined by Chris Rock and Rosie Perez.

Chris Rock and Rosie Perez want everyone to wear masks.

NEW YORK -- Nora Roberts, “Hideaway” (St. Martin’s Press)

By Jordan Moreau

Kelly Ripa has managed to log Caribbean vacation time while still hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan each morning. It turns out that she hasn’t been at home in New York while she appears remotely every day.

It’s a big day in Kelly Ripa‘s household! Michael Consuelos, Kelly’s 22-year-old son with husband Mark Consuelos is officially a graduate of New York University. The Live with Kelly and Ryan host, 49, posted a sweet selfie to her Instagram Stories on May 21, showing her eldest son giving the camera a thumbs up while smiling.