Jeffrey Klein

The award-winning series MetroFocus premieres new episodes in the New York and tri-state region weeknights at 5 p.m. on WLIW21, 5:30 p.m. on NJTV and 6 p.m. on THIRTEEN. All episodes are available at metrofocus.org following the broadcast.

Today, December 5 at 2:30pm, the Orange County Playwrights Alliance presents four new plays at a noteworthy new OC theatre with a definite buzz about it - Lake Forest's Modjeska Playhouse, whose founders include two South Coast Repertory teaching artists. Four new one-acts will be presented in staged readings with a $6 suggested donation. Reservations: 714-902-5716.

On December 5 at 2:30pm, the Orange County Playwrights Alliance presents four new plays at a noteworthy new OC theatre with a definite buzz about it - Lake Forest's Modjeska Playhouse, whose founders include two South Coast Repertory teaching artists. Four new one-acts will be presented in staged readings with a $6 suggested donation. Reservations: 714-902-5716.

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP today joined Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene, NYC Department of Transportation Bronx Borough Commissioner Constance Moran, State Senator Jeffrey Klein, Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, Community Board 10 Chair Virginia Gallagher, City Island Civic Association Corresponding Secretary John Doyle and members of The City Island American Legion Leonard H. Hawkins Post 156 to break ground on a new street end plaza at City Island's Belden Point. Scroll down for photos!

NYC Parks' Bronx Commissioner Hector M. Aponte today joined Council Member Andrew Cohen and State Senator Jeffrey Klein to announce the allocation of funds and securing of grants for a new playground on the western side of Van Cortlandt Park--the first playground in this area--and for improvements to the John Muir and John Kieran Trails.

Grammy Award winning song writer and performer Dionne Warwick and the Fontainebleau Miami Beach have partnered with Damon Elliot Music Group and its Media Division, to support the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy through tonight's December 15th benefit event as part of the resort's BleauLive performance series. Warwick will perform her timeless and soulful chart-topping classics along with her famous friends in a once-in-a-lifetime evening benefiting the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund.

Grammy Award winning song writer and performer Dionne Warwick and the Fontainebleau Miami Beach have partnered with Damon Elliot Music Group and its Media Division, to support the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy through a December 15th benefit event as part of the resort's BleauLive performance series.

Join the Studio@620 as they explore the humanity, or lack thereof, in all of us with the world premieres of PSALM OF BERNADETTE OR SLOTH and BEDBUGS OR WRATH, the second installment of the Stephen Riordan's seven part play series, SEVEN DEADLY PLAYS.

Join the Studio@620 as they explore the humanity, or lack thereof, in all of us with the world premieres of PSALM OF BERNADETTE OR SLOTH and BEDBUGS OR WRATH, the second installment of the Stephen Riordan's seven part play series, SEVEN DEADLY PLAYS.

Join the Studio@620 as they explore the humanity, or lack thereof, in all of us with the world premieres of PSALM OF BERNADETTE OR SLOTH and BEDBUGS OR WRATH, the second installment of Stephen Riordan's seven part play series, SEVEN DEADLY PLAYS.

Join the Studio@620 as they explore the humanity, or lack thereof, in all of us with the world premieres of PSALM OF BERNADETTE OR SLOTH and BEDBUGS OR WRATH, the second installment of the Stephen Riordan's seven part play series, SEVEN DEADLY PLAYS.

The Riverdale YM-YWHA will host a pre-election information session with candidates for the New York State Assembly and Senate, as well as for the United States Congress, on Monday, October 25 at 1:00 pm. This will not be a moderated debate, but rather an opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue in the northwest Bronx.

The Riverdale YM-YWHA will host a pre-election information session with candidates for the New York State Assembly and Senate, as well as for the United States Congress, on Monday, October 25 at 1:00 pm. This will not be a moderated debate, but rather an opportunity to hear from the candidates and ask questions. The Riverdale Y is located at 5625 Arlington Avenue in the northwest Bronx.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is located at 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, New York. To reach us by public transportation, take the #6 Lexington Avenue Local subway to Pelham Bay Park station, followed by the Westchester Bee-Line #45 bus direct to the Mansion gate. For driving directions, please visit www.bpmm.org.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is located at 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, New York. To reach us by public transportation, take the #6 Lexington Avenue Local subway to Pelham Bay Park station, followed by the Westchester Bee-Line #45 bus direct to the Mansion gate. For driving directions, please visit www.bpmm.org.

First Friday! Returns from its winter break on April 2, 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Hop on the Bronx Seaside trolley for a free ride to BPMM, tour the mansion, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments. Then hop back to ride to City Island for a bite to eat or just to explore.

The Center for Arts Education (CAE) announced today that thirty New York City public schools -- located across all five boroughs -- have been selected as 2010 Parents As Art Partners Program (PAAP) participants. As part of the program, CAE will support the participating schools' arts education activities for parents and families.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum is pleased to announce its March lecture series, Hired Help, High Society, and the High Seas: Glimpses of Life in the 19th Century, with three talks focusing on servants, socialites, and sailors (of the pirate variety).

Senator Klein invites 1000 Senior Citizens to join him for a three course lunch and a show