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Pete Kramer

A veteran NY journalist, recognized statewide and nationally for long-form and investigative work, who spotlights high school musicals and interesting people.

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Another hundred people: Making their case to stay in the U.S.A.

'Flying Toward the Sun' at Penguin Rep tells heart-breaking immigrant stories

About last night: Love, ardent and otherwise, in the Forest of Arden

'As You Like It' at Hudson Valley Shakespeare

About last night: A tale of flawed fathers in a flawless new home

'King Lear' at Hudson Valley Shakespeare's Scripps Center brims with fine performances, and its share of ghosts

Not all 'Heathers' and 'Hamilton': Putting students on the selection committee

Watch now | Port Chester's Christina Baurle says seeing how the sausage is made has its benefits

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When America's welcome mat was growing, not shrinking, and was large enough for dreaming

'The Heart Sellers' at Penguin is a glimpse into the immigrant experience, with heart and laughter and more. A perfect antidote to toxic politics of exclusion.

School is ended, but the melodies linger on

'Alice By Heart' at Iona Prep this weekend, thanks to kids who just can't stop -- and who started a theater company all their own.

Questions, answers and lots of Metros laughs -- before the fire engines rolled up

Watch the video and see dozens of photos from my pre-show conversations

11 takeaways from the Metros, including a shameful tradition that must end

The night was loud and held surprises and some great pre-show conversations, but one disappointing tradition returned at last night's Metro Awards.

The 2026 Metros, in 72 occasionally grainy photos (and one heart-melting video)

What I saw before, during and after last night's awards ceremony, in 72 photos from the back of the hall.

St. Joe's 'Pippin' is on fire, takes home 5 Metros

The night began with a fire alarm and ended with big wins for Montvale school