To receive this funding, arts groups in New York State must demonstrate how their art will spur economic development and community building.
Participants of the Music NOW Summit at Northside Music Festival discuss technological innovation that helps musicians achieve success in new ways.VIDEO
The Department of Education's GED classes are taken by 40,000 adults each year. MetroFocus spoke with four people who received their GED this week.
Albany debates minimum-wage increase, with politics playing a starring role.
Joshua Yi from New Jersey won a national science competition with his design, "No More Trash."VIDEO
More than music and film, this year the fest incorporates a days-long session on the new entrepreneurial economy.VIDEO
Seton Hall professor Scott Rothbort discusses the unemployment rate in New Jersey.VIDEO
A panel of educators and city leaders discussed technological innovation and what it will mean for the city's economic future.
The issue of how to evaluate teachers is not only contentious in the Empire State: Connecticut and New Jersey are also wrestling with how to measure teacher performance.VIDEO
The sold-out event was an opportunity to see what student hackers had produced in 24 hours, learn about new resources for those starting their careers, as well as see six demos of new companies or products. VIDEO
