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Dusk out site the Venetian Theater at Caramoor at Rosanne Cash takes the stage in Katonah New York on June 28, 2014. (photo by Gabe Palacio)

Hospital-acquired infections are a big risk in health care, especially for older or seriously ill patients.

Medicare Didn't Investigate Suspicious Reports Of Hospital Infections

The inspector general at Health and Human Services says Medicare should have done an in-depth review of suspicious reports from hospitals to keep them from covering up problems with infections.

Where do NYC, Jersey City, Newark Park Systems Stack Up Nationally?

New York City is ranked 9th on The Trust for Public Land annual ParkScore index. They rate park systems based on access, size, investment, amenities.“How…

Rajiv Joseph's King James runs through April 6 at George Street Playhouse

A preview of 'King James' at GSP and a review of the new baseball movie 'Eephus'

On the March 22 WBGO Journal, we get a preview of "King James" at GSP and a review of the new baseball movie "Eephus"

The Best Music Of 2020: NPR Staff Picks

The staff of NPR Music sifts through the best of 2020 to present personal lists of top 10 songs and albums.

'Gold Fame Citrus' Holds Fear In A Handful Of Dust

Claire Vaye Watkins' first novel is a frighteningly believable near-future dystopia; drought has ruined the West, and two holdouts among the wreckage find their lives changed by a strange child.

NJ Jazz Society's 50th Annual Pee Wee Russell Stomp Features Top Talent, and Honors WBGO

The New Jersey Jazz Society holds its 50th annual Pee Wee Russell Memorial Stomp concert on Sunday, April 7.The event, which features a great jazz lineup,…

Two senior officials at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, based in Washington, D.C., betrayed "public trust" and eroded employee morale by hiring unqualified workers, including an official's son, the agency's Office of Inspector General said in an internal report.

Cronyism, 'Wasteful' Spending Accusations Roil Government Publishing Office

NPR has obtained an internal investigative report that alleges mismanagement at a little-known federal agency in charge of producing and distributing official documents, including 2020 census forms.

Alicyn Yaffee Trio at the Great Jones Distilling Co. Jazz Lounge

Every Saturday, we’re inviting NYC’s top musicians & magicians to perform in our art deco cocktail lounge, from local legends to Grammy award-winners. This week’s musical act is the Alicyn Yaffee Trio, who is one of the next generation of talented and inspired young jazz musicians to come out of Northern California. Now based in New York City, Alicyn’s debut album, “Someone Else,” features all original songs that exude the pensive intensity and lushness of artists like Alanis Morissette and Joni Mitchell.

Alicyn is a rare bird among young guitar players. She has a soulful style, emphasizing tone and feel over flashy technique, while at the same time possessing considerable harmonic knowledge and a good deal of prowess on the fretboard.

Alicyn Yaffee Trio at the Great Jones Distilling Co. Jazz Lounge

Every Saturday, we’re inviting NYC’s top musicians & magicians to perform in our intimate art deco lounge, from local legends to Grammy award-winners. This week’s musical act is the Alicyn Yaffee Trio, who is one of the next generation of talented and inspired young jazz musicians to come out of Northern California. Now based in New York City, Alicyn’s debut album, “Someone Else,” features all original songs that exude the pensive intensity and lushness of artists like Alanis Morissette and Joni Mitchell.

Alicyn is a rare bird among young guitar players. She has a soulful style, emphasizing tone and feel over flashy technique, while at the same time possessing considerable harmonic knowledge and a good deal of prowess on the fretboard.

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