Mort Künstler, whose meticulously researched and dramatically composed paintings of American historical scenes, especially of the Civil War, made him one of the country’s most prominent historical artists, died on Sunday in Rockville Centre, N.Y., on Long Island. He was 97. His daughter Jane Künstler said he died in hospice. Mr. Künstler developed a sense … Read more
All live bird markets in New York City and in several nearby counties must close temporarily in hopes of curbing the spread of bird flu, which was detected at some of the markets in the past week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday. The order, which came from the state’s Department of Agriculture and Markets, … Read more
Monica Getz, whose tempestuous 24-year marriage to the jazz star Stan Getz was whipsawed by his addictions and who, after losing a protracted legal fight to save the marriage, became an advocate for divorce court reform, died on Jan. 5 in Irvington, N.Y. She was 90. Her son Nicolaus Getz said the cause of her … Read more
The Trump administration’s executive order seeking to bar hospitals from providing certain kinds of care for transgender youth has inspired anxiety among parents, at least one lawsuit, and demonstrations by transgender activists and progressive politicians. But among some hospitals, the response has been rapid compliance. They could lose federal research funding if they don’t comply, … Read more
A winter storm delivered a steady mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the northeastern United States on Saturday but by Sunday the storm had moved offshore, leaving behind significant snowfall totals across the region. Forecasters had anticipated the heaviest snow and impacts around Boston but dry air pushed through early on Sunday, shifting … Read more
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