Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Receives Federal Funding for Expanded Arts Education
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Hudson Valley Shakespeare has received $534,000 in Federal Funding for free and reduced-cost Public School arts education expansion thanks to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

Luis A. Miranda, Jr. & Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda Among Honorees At New York Landmarks Conservancy 'Living Landmarks' Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Luis A. Miranda, Jr. and Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda were honored at the New York Landmarks Conservancy's 'Living Landmarks' celebration, recognizing their contributions to the community.

Carnegie Hall Announces Teen Musicians Selected For NYO2 In Summer 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Discover the talented teen musicians selected for the prestigious NYO2 program at Carnegie Hall in Summer 2024. Get to know the future stars of the music world.

Photos: Public Theater Breaks Ground for Revitalized Delacorte Theater
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2023

The Public Theater, in partnership with Central Park Conservancy and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and Cultural Affairs, yesterday broke ground on the final phase of construction for a revitalization of the 61-year-old Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out photos of what the revitalized space will look like!

Carnegie Hall & DOP's NeON Arts In-Person Workshops to Resume in Spring 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022

Carnegie Hall, in partnership with the New York City Department of Probation (DOP), today announced that hundreds of young people from across New York City will participate in free creative workshops—including music production, fashion, spoken word, photography, filmmaking, and more—in person this spring as part of NeON Arts.

A MAMMOTH RENAISSANCE Fundraising Gala Breaks Fundraising Record
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 14, 2022

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s gala, A MAMMOTH RENAISSANCE, was a night to remember, as more than 350 attendees at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library joined in honoring social activist, political strategist, philanthropist, and modern “Renaissance man” Luis A. Miranda, Jr. More than $565,000 — the most in Woolly’s history — was raised to support its work towards a radically inclusive theatre industry.

Woolly Mammoth Thea Co Gala to Honor Luis A. Miranda Jr.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company’s in-person gala, A MAMMOTH RENAISSANCE, will honor social activist, political strategist, philanthropist, and modern “Renaissance man” Luis A. Miranda, Jr.

The Lambs to Host A Discussion Of the Play CONSTELLATIONS This Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Constellations: Fate, Love, and the Power of Theatre. The Lambs hosts a discussion of the play 'Constellations' by Nick Payne, the Tony nominated Broadway romantic comedy. A revival of the show will run from April 6 through April 24 at The Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street, New York NY 10012).

International Human Rights Art Festival Announces Dance Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2021

Set to coincide with International Human Rights Day which falls on December 10 every year, the Festival brings together artists with social and political leaders and the general public to imagine and implement a better, more caring world.

Governors Island Now Open to the Public Year-Round
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2021

Starting today, November 1, New Yorkers will be able to access Governors Island’s open space, cultural programming, and recreational resources beyond its traditional May through October season for the first time.

Gray Panthers to Host National Day of Remembrance Honoring Nursing Home Lives Lost 
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2021

Gray Panthers is presenting a National Day of Remembrance, a virtual event, May 20, 2021 from 5-6 PM ET, during Older Americans Month.

The Lambs Marks 146th Founding Anniversary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020

The Lambs - America's first professional theatrical club and oldest professional theatrical organization - is celebrating its 146th founding anniversary this month with festive online gatherings replacing in-person social events at our clubhouse in Midtown Manhattan amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kamala Harris, Jane Fonda, Eva Longoria, Hillary Clinton & More Come Together For SUPERCHARGE: WOMEN ALL IN Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2020

Today, Supermajority kicked off a national campaign, 'Supercharge: Women All In,' to mobilize women for the 2020 election.

Tamar Greene, Adam B. Shapiro and More to Take Part in Virtual BROADWAY SINGS FOR PRIDE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2020

Amid cancellation of Broadway Sings for Pride's 10th Pride Charity Concert due to Covid, Broadway and Off-Broadway performers representing Broadway Sings for Pride will still take part in virtual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations this June!

National Comedy Center Officially Designated As The United States' Cultural Institution Dedicated To Comedy
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2019

The National Comedy Center was formally designated as the nation's official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy on Tuesday, March 12. In a tremendous bi-partisan show of support, both the Senate and House of Representatives passed this bill in February, and the president signed it into law on Tuesday, recognizing the Center as the "Official National Comedy Center of the United States."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to be First Guest on DESUS & MERO
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 13, 2019

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero will welcome fellow Bronx native Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as the first guest in studio on their new SHOWTIME weekly half-hour late-night talk show, DESUS & MERO. The series will premiere on Thursday, February 21 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT and air on Thursday nights from New York City. In the premiere episode, the duo will also visit the Congresswoman's new offices in D.C. determined to make her feel at home, as well as give their take on the day's hot topics in their signature style in front of a small live studio audience. Upcoming guests on DESUS & MERO will include John Legend, Vince Staples, Ben Stiller, Issa Rae, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Pusha T.

BWW Review: Edie Falco, Michael McKean and Peter Scolari Tackle Politics and Marriage in Sharr White's THE TRUE
by Michael Dale - Sep 21, 2018

Dorothea 'Polly' Noonan, the real-life central character of Sharr White's new political drama, THE TRUE, was the grandmother of current United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.  If times were different, she might have been in the Senate herself, keeping the seat warm for her.

14th Annual #BlogHer18 Creators Summit Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2018

The 14th annual #BlogHer18 Creators Summit will celebrate female content creators who tell their stories to inspire, educate and empower. BlogHer was founded on the premise that women's collective voices hold boundless power. When women come together it is often their debate, empathy, and connection that challenge norms while building community.

Former President Bill Clinton talks with CBS SUNDAY MORNING About Impeachment, Book with James Patterson, & More Sunday, June 3
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

Former President Bill Clinton knew his impeachment would not succeed, he tells Mo Rocca in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcast Sunday, June 3 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

Photo Flash: Lane Bradbury At The Lambs Talks About Broadway's Golden Age
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018

Legendary Broadway and cabaret luminary, LANE BRADBURY, was interviewed by Foster Hirsch at THE LAMBS about her storied career that included tales of Bette Davis, Tennessee Williams, Ethel Merman, Patrick Hingle, Jerome Robbins, Raymond Massie, Jack Klugman, Julie Harris, June Havoc, Christopher Plummer ... and Elia Kazan.