Taking Out NYC's Trash, One Block at a Time

The Influence of Women on the American Revolution

A new book traces the influence of women on the American Revolution, from a Cherokee leader to a British spy. Author Denise Kieran discusses her new book Obstinate Daughters: The Rebels, Writers, and Renegade Women Who Ignited the American Revolution [https://bookshop.org/p/books/obstinate-daughters-the-rebels-writers-and-renegade-women-who-ignited-the-american-revolution-denise-kiernan/7bb98ceace1b84e2?ean=9780593183434&next=t].  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jazz Singer Alicia Waller Performs Live

Local jazz singer Alicia Waller performs from her debut album, Louder, Then [https://www.aliciawaller.com/]. Photo by Kendra Irene Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SummerStage Turns 40

SummerStage marks its 40th anniversary this year. New York Times reporter Ben Sisario reflects on the history of the concert series [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/arts/music/summerstage-nyc-oral-history.html] and listeners share their memories. Photo by Sean Drakes/Getty Images: Dyane Harvey performs during the Clark Center for the Performing Arts 60th Anniversary Tribute as part of SummerStage presented by Capital One at Marcus Garvey Park on August 15, 2019 in New York City.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taking Out NYC's Trash, One Block at a Time

A local man is on a mission to clean up New York City block by block, and inviting fellow New Yorkers to join him. David Clarke, aka @trashtalk_nyc [https://www.instagram.com/trashtalk_nyc/], explains why he stated this project, and how to get involved. Photo courtesy of David Clarke Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subway Series: Salieu Suso and Jaliya Kafo Ensemble Play Live in Studio 5

In honor of the FIFA World Cup, we're embracing the MTA's "Worldbeat" theme. West African griot, historian, and Jaliya Kafo Ensemble bandleader Salieu Suso joins us for a live performance and a conversation about the tradition of griot music, his work [https://salieususo.com/] with the ensemble, and what he enjoys most about performing for commuters. The group will play live at Parkchester station in the Bronx for an MTA Music Under New York performance this Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images for Make Music Winter: Salieu Suso with fellow members of Broken Chains perform during the "West African Fte" event as part of "Make Music Winter, December 21" on December 21, 2017 in New York City.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.