Mar 12th, 2010 · The singer and pianist began his musical study as a percussionist, but shifted to the piano after Ellis Marsalis overheard him tinkering at the keys. Today, the Loston Harris Trio is a mainstay of the Bemelmans Bar at Manhattan's Carlyle Hotel. On this episode of Piano Jazz, Harris and guest host Michael Feinstein sit down to discuss the cabaret tradition — and, of course, play a few tunes.
Mar 8th, 2010 · Melissa Febos graduated from college with straight A's and a prestigious internship. She also led a secret life as a dominatrix. Her new memoir, Whip Smart, details her time working in a sex dungeon in midtown Manhattan. She describes what it was like to work at the upscale S&M house for four years.
Feb 4th, 2010 · Tim Farnsworth, a partner at a Manhattan law firm, has been beset by a mysterious condition — a compulsion to walk until he collapses from exhaustion. Like its protagonist, Joshua Ferris' new novel moves resolutely forward with a fixed, trancelike purposelessness.
Jan 30th, 2010 · The Obama administration appears to be backing off its controversial plan to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, in downtown Manhattan. But there's no indication yet as to where the trial of Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators will go now. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley.
Jan 30th, 2010 · The Obama administration appears to be backing off its controversial plan to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, in downtown Manhattan. But there's no indication yet as to where the trial of Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators will go now. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley.
Jan 29th, 2010 · Pressured by a growing clamor from New York, the Obama administration is considering moving the trial of Sept. 11 terror suspects away from Manhattan, where it had been scheduled just blocks from the site of the twin towers attack.
Jan 29th, 2010 · Pressured by a growing clamor from New York, the Obama administration is considering moving the trial of Sept. 11 terror suspects away from Manhattan, where it had been scheduled just blocks from the site of the twin towers attack.
Jan 29th, 2010 · Two administration officials say the Justice Department is drawing up plans for possible alternate locations to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged 9/11 accomplices. The officials did not say where else the trial might be held, but others have suggested an unpopulated island near Manhattan or nearby military installations.