New York Harbor was once packed "cheek-to-jowl," as Tom Fox, co-founder of New York Water Taxi, put it. "Now you could fire a shot down the East River and not hit anything." But Fox and New York Water Taxi are trying to change that.

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Tom Fox and the Rise of New York City Ferries

For the last decade, a group of New Yorkers has been boating on one of the city's most polluted waterways. City Portraits takes you to the Gowanus Canal to meet them.

The Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club

The music of the most important composer in the jazz world has a kind of beauty not always associated with the genre.

Maria Schneider's Birdland

The story of a New York City politician in trouble usually begins with something dramatic or embarrassing. That is exactly why the Democratic primary in Manhattan's 30th State Senate district is such an unusual specimen.

Basil Smikle, Bill Perkins, and the Race for Harlem

Listening to City Councilman and gubernatorial candidate Charles Barron, you get the sense the former Black Panther revels in his role as radical-in-chief. But walking through his East New York district, Barron's controversial rhetoric gives way decidedly more domestic concerns: affordable housing, schools, community spaces - and a personal connection with his constituents.

Charles Barron's East New York: Robert Venable Park

Charles Barron's East New York: Linden "Sonny Carson" Park

Charles Barron's East New York: New Lots Business District

Charles Barron's East New York: Madd Fun

Charles Barron's East New York: Gateway Center Mall

Charles Barron's East New York: Fresh Creek Park

Charles Barron's East New York: Dumont Green Development

Charles Barron's East New York: Affordable Housing

Charles Barron's East New York: Introduction

Celebrating Charles Busch's nearly 25 years in show business, The Lady in Question is Charles Busch is an acclaimed documentary about the legendary drag performer and theater artist. THIRTEEN and Capital sat down with Charles Busch for this online-only interview.

Charles Busch at Home

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