Pianist Matthew Shipp's relationship with jazz has been a long and interesting one. Since his earliest recordings, he has referenced jazz—check the gorgeous reworking of "Summertime" on Zo (Thirsty ...

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, speaks on the Assembly floor in March. It’s been a while since some school districts have used old-school multiplication tables. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, ...