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A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area tonight, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, October 24 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, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, October 24 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.

Empire State Pride Agenda's 22nd Annual Fall Dinner is set for Thursday, October 17, 2013. The premier LGBT event of theyear will be hosted by Kinky Boots Tony-Award winning star Billy Porter. Honorees include Roberta A. Kaplan, lawyer for Edie Windsor in DOMA case, and Evan Wolfson, Founder and President, Freedom to Marry.

Alec Baldwin made his debut last night on MSNBC with UP LATE WITH Alec Baldwin that premiered on October 11 at 10 pm. On last night's show, Baldwin talked to Democratic mayor candidate Bill DeBlasio about his plans for the city, and hosted the guest for the entire hour on his new set, which resembled a diner. He's aiming to differ from other shows by having guests on for the full hour with deeper talks. Did he succceed? Check out the video below...

Nickelodeon's celebration today of its 10th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) drew more than 35,000 kids and families to the Nethermead in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, in addition to the thousands more who attended local events throughout the country and abroad all week long.

The 17th annual The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America continues through August 25, 2013. The festival offers programming from 185 of the world's best emerging theatre troupes and dance companies in 20 venues in downtown Manhattan. With attendance topping 75,000 people, FringeNYC is New York City's fifth largest annual public event (just behind NY International Auto Show, Tribeca Film Fest, NYC Marathon, and Comic Con). Shows represent 13 countries and 17 U.S. states, plus an array of genres including drama, comedy, classical theater, dance, performance art, puppetry, clowning, and children's theater. A complete schedule of performances is available at www.FringeNYC.org.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has declared Wednesday, August 28 the second annual 'Richard Tucker Day' in New York City, marking what would have been thelegendary Brooklyn-born tenor's 100th birthday. To observe this honor, the Richard Tucker Music Foundation will lead celebrations throughout the city and online, in collaboration with a number of renowned New York institutions, including Junior's restaurant, Brooklyn Brewery, the Metropolitan Opera, The Juilliard School, the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, WQXR, Operavore and more.

The 17th annual The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will run today, August 9 - 25, 2013.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Arthur Klebanoff's acquisition of the agency, which has sold over 25,000 books and 15,000 foreign licenses - with more than 1,500 titles remaining in print.

During a presentation today for television critics, Pivot (www.pivot.tv announced that Jacob Soboroff and Cara Santa Maria have been named first co-hosts of the network's new, interactive late night series, 'TakePart Live.' In addition, Jim Downs has been tapped as showrunner and executive producer for the topical hour-long program set to premiere tonight, August 1 at 12am ET/11 pm CT.

Hudson Yards is pushing hard to be the next home for fashion week with Diane von Furstenberg and the Council of Fashion Designers of America as its support.

During a presentation today for television critics, Pivot (www.pivot.tv) announced that Jacob Soboroff and Cara Santa Maria have been named first co-hosts of the network's new, interactive late night series, 'TakePart Live.' In addition, Jim Downs has been tapped as showrunner and executive producer for the topical hour-long program set to premiere Thursday, August 1 at 12am ET/11 pm CT. Airing live Monday through Thursday with a 'best of' installment on Fridays, hosts Soboroff and Santa Maria will, along with varying experts and contributors from their Los Angeles studio, go beyond the headlines and hashtags to address the stories that matter to Millennials.

The 17th annual The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC), the largest multi-arts festival in North America, will run August 9 - 25, 2013. The festival offers programming from 185 of the world's best emerging theatre troupes and dance companies in 20 venues in downtown Manhattan. With attendance topping 75,000 people, FringeNYC is New York City's fifth largest event (just behind New York International Auto Show, Tribeca Film Festival, New York City Marathon, and New York Comic Con).

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, Mayor Michael Bloomberg declares war on the 4th of July, the Senate enacts immigration reform, and Senator Chuck Schumer talks tattoos and gang signs. Below, check out highlights from June 27th broadcast!

On June 5, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of its historic landmark tenement at 97 Orchard Street with an extraordinary gala event that immersed guests in the vibrant culture of the Lower East Side. The event raised more than $700,000, nearly double the amount raised at the previous gala. Guests explored a 'living timeline' featuring photography, games, whiskey tastings, palm readings, pushcart shopping and more. Food, beverages and silent auction items were provided by more than forty local businesses, including Russ & Daughters, Economy Candy, the Pickle Guys, DiPalo's Fine Foods and Top Hops. Costumed interpreters portraying past residents of 97 Orchard Street interacted with guests.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, Broadway's high-flying spectacular, celebrates the second anniversary of its historic opening night tonight, Friday, June 14, 2013.

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, Paul McCartney shares his album reissue, 'Wings Over America,' recalls recording 'Band on the Run' in Nigeria, and debates the pronunciation of 'schedule.'

For the eight time, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver hosted the annual "Made in NY" Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the city's media, entertainment, and digital media industries, at Gracie Mansion last Monday night.