Met Opera: Russian soprano Anna Netrebko out over past support of Putin
She has performed with the opera company for 20 years.
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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko withdraws from Met Opera
A Russian superstar soprano will no longer perform at the Metropolitan Opera because of her past ties to Vladimir Putin.
Met Opera cuts ties with artists allied with Vladimir Putin
Institution says it will not change policy until invasion of Ukraine ends and restitution is made.
Metropolitan Opera cuts ties with artists who support Putin
The Met announced it is cutting ties with artists allied with Russia's president.
Metropolitan Opera To Require COVID Boosters For Performers, Audience Members
The mandate takes effect Jan. 17 for people eligible for third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or a second dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Terence Blanchard Becomes First Black Composer At Metropolitan Opera On Historic Night At Lincoln Center
People in long gowns and tuxedos gathered around the fountain outside Lincoln Center waiting to go inside to see "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" at the Met.
Met Season To Open With First-Ever Opera By Black Composer
"Fire," with a score by jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard, will be the first opera by a Black musician presented at the Met in its 138 years.
Metropolitan Opera Reaches Deal With Orchestra, Reopening Set For September
To celebrate, the Met scheduled two free outdoor performances on Sept. 4 and 5 at Lincoln Center.
Metropolitan Opera To Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary With Special Performance
It will be the first live performance for the opera since March 2020.
Hundreds Of Metropolitan Opera Stagehands, Musicians, Other Union Members Rally Amid Bitter Contract Dispute
The opera reached an agreement with the union that represents soloists, actors and dancers. Hundreds of stagehands, musicians and other union members, however, are still without a contract.
James Levine, Longtime Met Opera Conductor Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Dies At 77
Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday.
Cancelations Of Major NYC Events Raises Concerns About Ripple Effects For Restaurants, Hotels And More
Last year, more than 66 million tourists came to the Big Apple, supporting over 400,000 jobs and generating close to $73 billion.
COVID Cancellation: Metropolitan Opera Cancels 2020-21 Season, Announces 2021-22 Lineup
In its announcement, the Met said it made the "painful decision" based on advice given from health officials to the Met and Lincoln Center.
Acclaimed Opera Star Jessye Norman Dies At 74
Norman performed with opera companies around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, where she debuted in 1983.
Metropolitan Opera Singer Placido Domingo Steps Down Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
After 51 consecutive seasons with the Met, tonight's opening performance of "Macbeth" will go on without the world-renowned tenor's booming voice.
Report: 9 Women Accuse Opera Legend Placido Domingo Of Sexual Harassment
Regarded as one of the greatest opera singers of all time including decades of performances at New York's Met Opera, Placido Domingo also is a prolific conductor.
Metropolitan Opera To Start Sunday Performances In 2019-20
As part of three-year contracts, the Met has the right to present up to 17 Sunday matinees in 2019-20 and 27 the following season.
Court Documents Outline Sexual Misconduct Claims Against Ousted Met Conductor James Levine
The Met fired Levine as its music director emeritus on March 12, citing evidence of misconduct, but it did not make public any details at the time.
Met Opera Fires Longtime Conductor James Levine, Citing 'Credible Evidence' Of 'Sexually Abusive' Conduct
The music director emeritus was suspended in December after allegations emerged that Levine sexually abused one man three decades ago beginning when the man was a teenager.
Met Opera Names Nezet-Seguin As New Music Director
Yannick Nezet-Seguin will become the Metropolitan Opera's music director next season, two years earlier than planned.
Fans React To Allegations Of Sex Abuse Against Met Opera Conductor James Levine
Longtime conductor James Levine has been suspended amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Metropolitan Opera Suspends Conductor Amid Abuse Allegations
James Levine served as music director of the Met from 1976 to 2016, when he assumed the position of music director emeritus.
Dallas Man Apologizes For Sprinkling His Friend's Ashes At The Met
Dallas resident Roger Kaiser said in a letter Wednesday that he promised a cancer-stricken friend in 2012 that he would scatter the friend's ashes at various opera houses after his death.
Best Cheap Labor Day Events In New York City
Read on for five free or low-cost activities to partake in this Labor Day in New York City.
Met Opera Star Helps Aspiring Singers From Upper East Side Arts School
A group of talented singers from a performing arts school on the Upper East Side got the chance to work with Met Opera star Joyce DiDonato, also known as the Yankee Diva.
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Macy's 4th of July fireworks dazzle skies and spectators
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Tri-State leaders echo calls to end gun violence after IL mass shooting
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Jersey City hosts New Jersey's biggest 4th of July celebration
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Thousands pack Coney Island as Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns in full force
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
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Full alternate side parking schedule resumes July 5
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
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Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
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Tri-State leaders echo calls to end gun violence after IL mass shooting
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
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People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
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No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
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Tri-State leaders echo calls to end gun violence after IL mass shooting
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New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
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Police: Suspect arrested in Newark drive-by shooting
Mayor Ras Baraka said the suspect arrived in Newark in a stolen BMW, then switched to another stolen vehicle that was used in the shooting.
Crowd gathers for 112th July 4 parade in Ridgewood, N.J.
People lined the streets and some put chairs out days in advance to secure a prime spot on the parade route.
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
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Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
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Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
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Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
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Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
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R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
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Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
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Gov. Murphy vows to sign gun control bills into law
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Grandfather visiting from Mexico among those killed in Highland Park shooting
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