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Beginning MONDAY, MAY 12, (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) after 17 incredible seasons, 3,811 shows and 10 different female panelists, Barbara Walters says farewell to live daily television with her final co-host appearance on “The View,” the daytime program she created for ABC. Behind-the-scenes, Walters' will continue to be an active part of “The View” in her role as executive producer along with executive producer Bill Geddie, her producing partner of more than 25 years.

Project Sunshine, a New York City-based charity, celebrates 'Project Sunshine Month' in April by raising awareness and support for the organization through a series of events and programs. Project Sunshine also recognizes its volunteers during Project Sunshine Week, April 22 through April 29, 2014, an annual week of service that will culminate with Project Sunshine's Eleventh Annual Benefit Celebration to be held today, April 29th at the Waldorf Astoria.

Project Sunshine, a New York City-based charity, celebrates "Project Sunshine Month" in April by raising awareness and support for the organization through a series of events and programs. Project Sunshine also recognizes its volunteers during Project Sunshine Week, April 22 through April 29, 2014, an annual week of service that will culminate with Project Sunshine's Eleventh Annual Benefit Celebration to be held on Tuesday, April 29th at the Waldorf Astoria.

Project Sunshine, a New York City-based charity, celebrates 'Project Sunshine Month' in April by raising awareness and support for the organization through a series of events and programs. Project Sunshine also recognizes its volunteers during Project Sunshine Week, April 22 through April 29, 2014, an annual week of service that will culminate with Project Sunshine's Eleventh Annual Benefit Celebration to be held on Tuesday, April 29th at the Waldorf Astoria.

On Thursday, March 27th New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stopped by to see another famous Bill - in the Off-Broadway, hit play BILL W. AND DR. BOB at the Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, Manhattan). Check out photos from his visit below!

#SpringforChinatown signals an early Spring with the 3(rd) Annual Chinatown Restaurant Week March 14 to 30. Participating restaurants listed below will offer unique and diverse menu options with various prices befitting each particular venue.

This week at Joe's Pub at The Public, February 24-March 5, will feature: Fly: A Musical Tribute to Damon Intrabartolo, The Return of Radiant Baby, Stephanie McKay, Bridget Everett, Dom La Nena & Piers Faccini, Dawn Landes, Greg Laswell, Henry Wagons, The Hot Sardines, Ramya Ramana, The Greg Proops Chat Show, Schoolhouse Rock, Murray Hill Oscars Party, Kelly Joe Phelps, Shirve Alive, Queen of the Beatniks, Gia Mora & Einstein's Girl, Juan Perro and the Employee of the Month Show. Details belo

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City will make his first late night appearance as a guest on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' tonight, February 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Very sad news today in the theatre world: Oscar, Tony and multi-award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead from suspected drug overdose on Sunday afternoon at his apartment in Manhattan's West Village. Scroll down for Tweets from fellow actors and colleagues celebrating his talent and memory.

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City will make his first late night appearance as a guest on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' this Monday, February 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area tonight, January 22 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, January 23 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area tonight, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, January 16 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, January 16 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

Following the death of 27-year-old playwright Daniel James McClung in Sunday's high-rise fire in New York City, the family and best friends of Daniel's husband Michael Todd Cohen, who remains seriously injured following the fire, have released a statement.

?New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was sworn in on Wednesday January 1, 2014 with his wife Chirlane McCray, and their daughter, Chiara de Blasio there to support him. Both wife and daughter chose to support the New York Garment District by wearing designs by Nanette Lepore.

Watch Nixon's speech in full as well as Miller's performance of the John Lennon classic 'Imagine' at yesterday's swearing in ceremony for New York mayor Bill de Blasio.

Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio selected Henry Street Settlement's youth building as the venue to announce his latest appointment on Sunday - Gladys Carrion will be the new head of the Administration for Children's Services.

A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area tonight, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, December 19 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

A grassroots movement to name Michael Garin poet laureate of Manhattan (or at least 54th Street) will hold a rally in Madison Square Park this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Garin, the Drama Desk winning composer, pianist, singer, actor and all-round bon vivant, has created a viral sensation with his daily Facebook poems promoting his performances at Bill's Food & Drink, The Monkey Bar and other venues. A collection of these poems, Get Shameless or Stay Fameless: The Facebook Doggerel of Michael Garin, is currently available on Amazon. Mr. Garin has been a mainstay on the late-night music scene in New York for decades.

On the next edition, host Rafael Pi Roman interviews The New York Times reporter Julie Creswell about her @nytvideo report, 'Building for Billionaires.'