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The New York Independent

The New York Independent

Arts, Culture,, Music, Celebrities, Film, Fashion & Politics From the Greatest City in the World

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Donald Trump runs the goverment like a crime boss. (Photo: Fulton County)

Organized Crime History Shapes How Trump Runs Washington… Like a Mob Boss

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Midterm Elections 2026: Our Last Chance to Save the Economy, Curb Trump and Restore Democracy

Roy Lichtenstein, one of Pop art’s defining figures, will be the focus of a major exhibit

Whitney Museum Goes Bold: Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective Tops Upcoming Exhibits

Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)

Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky

Robert Creighton captures the heart and soul of James Cagney in the musical 'Cagney.' (Photo:0)

Robert Creighton Keeps James Cagney’s Legacy Dancing With Hope, Heart and Music

Donald Trump acts like an imperial president whose graft and corruption rival medieval kings. (Photo collage: NYI)

Trump Ego, Narcissism Run Amok; Nation Careens From Iran War, Inflation, While He Lines Pockets, Dodges Epstein

Melania Trump has plunged deeper into the Epstein scandal amid new allegations by a close ex-friend. (Pboto: White House)

Melania Sinks Deeper Into Epstein Scandal Amid Ex-Friend’s Startling Revelations

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A Shore Thing Gone Wrong: Broadway Musical Beaches Falls Short of Memorable 1988 Film

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Trump Stumbles Into Iran Stalemate; War Becomes Quagmire; Hegseth Humiliated

The Balusters delivers comedy, drama and human pathos in a contemporary take on mondern-day politics. (Photo: Jeremy Daniel)

Division by Design: The Balusters Builds a Riveting Portrait of Conflict on Broadway