The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrated Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with performances at Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, emphasizing cultural diversity and unity.

Concerts by Kehlani and Noname in Central Park were canceled over security concerns, sparking debates over censorship and free speech among city officials.

Classical Theatre of Harlem faces a $60,000 grant cut from the NEA, potentially impacting their free Shakespeare performances. They aim to fundraise to cover the shortfall.

A 12-foot bronze statue of a young woman, part of the "Grounded in the Stars" series, was unveiled in Times Square as a public art installation challenging identity representation.

Kehlani's Central Park concert was cancelled over security concerns during NYC Pride, following an earlier event cancellation at Cornell University due to allegations of anti-Israel views.

The 2025 Met Gala focuses on the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," spotlighting the historic impact of black style in menswear. Tickets are costly, and while the event is private, red carpet coverage will be publicly accessible.

Westchester County issued an emergency order to reopen Playland amusement park for the 2025 season, hiring Zamperla, Inc. without a bidding process, after the previous operator left the park in disarray.

Uncertainty looms over the future of Westchester's Playland amusement park due to a dispute with its former operator, Standard Amusements, and the risk of a $36 million taxpayer payout.

The New York Pops celebrated songwriter Diane Warren's career at their 42nd gala, with music industry stars and socialites in attendance at Carnegie Hall.

The off-Broadway play "Becoming Eve," based on Abby Stein's memoir, tells her story as she transitioned from an ultra-Orthodox rabbi to a transgender woman.

TIME100 gala in NYC celebrated the year's influential figures, with attendees like Snoop Dogg and Demi Moore, and featured "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir as an icon honoree.

"Stranger Things: The First Shadow," a Broadway prequel to the Netflix series opens, offering clues to the next season and impressing with its technical stagecraft.

SummerStage announces over 70 shows for its free open-air concert series in NYC, featuring diverse genres across multiple parks, starting June 4 in Central Park.