A Grim La Forza del Destino for a Grim New York
With such a fine musical performance, it is regrettable that the subway station is the production’s most memorable image.
With such a fine musical performance, it is regrettable that the subway station is the production’s most memorable image.
The Vienna Philharmonic’s visits to New York date back to 1956—a fine example of cultural diplomacy in the Cold War world and an enduring tradition.
The man accused of stabbing the author multiple times, Hadi Matar, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault. He is due back in court on Friday.
In an email, his book agent Andrew Wylie wrote that “the news is not good,” as the author is likely to lose one eye. During the attack, stab wounds damaged his liver and severed the nerves in his arm.
What has become a common occurrence in Europe, desecrations of churches are now making their way to the U.S. During a robbery at a church in Brooklyn, a golden tabernacle worth $2 million was stolen, statues of angels were decapitated, and consecrated hosts were left strewn over the floor.
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