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Looks at the private archives of stage manager Joseph Papp which the New York Shakespeare Festival donated to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Public accessibility to the papers; Papp as a New York Shakespeare Festival; Delivery of Marc Antony's funeral oration in `Julius Caesar'; Comprehensive look at the day-by-day running of a theater; Impact of Papp's archival legacy.

Focuses on the deal entered by New York Times Co. to get a commercial property in New York City. Power of condemnation given by governor George Pataki for the firm to take the property from unwilling private owners; Power of journalism in any community; Criticism of property owners on the deal.

Reveals that the paper money collection put together in the 1940s and 1950s by Malcolm A. Trask, a resident in south Yonkers, New York, is now worth millions of dollars. Subway motorman with an eighth-grade education; Accumulation of paper money issued by banks for U.S. state governments; Stashing of the collection in a closet, where it languished, until discovered by his children.

The article reports on the criticism against the "white paper" report of Adirondack Park Agency (APA) chairman Curt Stiles, submitted by the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board in New York.

At the foot of a Union Square subway platform staircase, an artist focused on his delicate work, maneuvering a fold of black origami paper along half-open scissor blades. ''Scissor doesn't move, only paper moves,'' he said to the rider posing for him. ''Nice young man,'' he bantered. ''How old are you? Like your hair.'' [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

-- mostly men wearing dark suits, white shirts and the standard narrow tie -- sat at a table, focused, pens to paper, their heads cocked back, looking in the same direction as they observed one paper airplane after another toy with drag, lift and weight, the three basic forces that govern flight. This was the International Paper Airplane Competition, a coming-of-age event for paper airplanes, held in the Great Hall of what is now the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows, Queens. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Eight years ago, a paper mill closed in this remote corner of the western Adirondacks, taking with it more than 100 jobs. Most of the 75 houses in this speck of a hamlet a two-hour drive from Canada soon fell into disrepair, their frames thrashed by weather and hardship. Some families moved wherever they could find work. Others were stuck with homes they could not sell and long commutes over desolate country roads. The nearest gas station closed, the local hospital struggled to fill its 20 beds, and the volume of mail at the one-person post office shriveled by half, as if the place had been given up for dead. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the formal response "Policy Perspective" by Adirondack Park Agency the regarding the cities concern entitled "The Adirondack Park Agency: Under the Influence and In Need of Detoxification," authored by LGRB Executive Director Fred Monroe and supported by the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board. It discusses the social and political interest inflicted by the issue. It cites the criticism from elected officials calls the resignation of Assemblywoman Teresa Sayward.

The article discusses the important role of internships where interns get a chance to work alongside employers and discern at the position they hope to have once the school days are over in New York. According to Terrie O'Brien, human resources manager of Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner LLP, they have utilitized interns for so long and sat with them to talk about their experiences. Also mentioned are some of the work experiences of interns.

Focuses on the art exhibition titled 'Works on Paper,' which is being held at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York City, as of February 27, 2004. Description of the paper art works that were featured in the exhibition; Viewing schedules.

Delves into the issue whether or not tissue was invented in New York.

Reports on the newspaper circulation war between the "Daily News" and the "New York Post". Claim that the "New York Post" reported that "Daily News" editor in chief Michael Cooke had recycled a travel article he had written and published in the "Chicago Sun-Times" when he was still its editor in chief; Issue regarding the lack of local news coverage; Emergence of New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed sports stadium in the local news.

Reports that paper manufacturers Paper Access has open a store at Broadway in New York. Company's reason for locating its store in the Upper West Side of New York; Types of papers sold by the company; Other products of the company.

The article reports on the trading of small capitalization stocks in the U.S. as of May 22, 2009. Stocks of Clearwater Paper decreased $2.48, or 11%, to $21.08, on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the Russell 2000 index lost 3.60 points, or 0.8%, to 477.62. Adult-entertainment company Playboy Enterprises gained 34 cents, or 13%, to 2.87 on NYSE following reports that it is being bid for $300 million. Health-care provider MedCath gained 1.33, or 14%, to 10.98.

The article presents an essay on the milestone of "The Village Voice" newspaper in New York City. In 1955, the newspaper was created and had earned over $10,000. In 1970, the paper was sold by its founders to city councilman Carter Burden with a sale price of about $3.2 million. From year 2000 to present, the paper is under the management of investment firm Weiss, Peck & Greer company.

Reports that the plan to pursue a paper-recycling plant in New York City, New York was stopped. Why the plans for the plant falter; Detractors of the plan; Plant that is being built.

Discusses the soon-to-be announced proposal for a $100 million plant (the Bronx Community Paper Company) in the South Bronx to produce recycled paper from New York City's trash. New jobs to be created; Other economic benefits.

The article reports on the fragment of a document bearing the signature of Abraham Lincoln which was found in an educational institution in Canton, New York. It is noted that the piece which was kept in Saint Lawrence University's Owen D. Young Library for 30 years has matched with the other half at the Illinois State Archives. It is also mentioned that Lincoln approved the paper as part of a petition in an argument between Edgar County officials.

The article discusses the subpoena received by the journal from William J. McCann, Special Deputy Counsel for Enforcement of New York State Board of Elections, which orders the former to turn over any records relating to doing business with congressional candidate Jack Davis. The author contends that the journal has never done any business with Davis. It assesses that the document was clearly an attempt to intimidate the paper into not doing more articles to other candidates.

The article focuses on the charges against Charles Limmer, a Long Island man, who has been accused of smuggling 200,000 U.S. dollar worth of deceased, protected butterflies and other insects, using deceptive labels to conceal the illegal shipments and expressing contempt for the U.S. Fish.

The article discusses office-products retailer Staples Inc.'s contract to supply New York state government. Terms of the three-year deal signed in 2013 called for Staples to make available to government agencies and other entities 219 items for $0.01 apiece. A charity ordered 240,000 boxes of facial tissue and 48,000 rolls of paper towels. Staples has complained that some orders have been excessive and is in talks with state officials on resolving them.

Reports on New York state officials' approval of an environmental permit and low-cost financing for a plan to build a $485 million paper-recycling mill in the South Bronx, New York City. Mill's production of newsprint from waste paper collected by the city's Department of Sanitation and private sources; Number of jobs to be created by the mill; Environmental benefits of the project.

Reports on police brutality during a political action protest by students from the City University of New York (CUNY). Impending cuts in government financial aid to CUNY as precipitating the mass action; Selective media coverage of the rally by painting the students as the culprits.

Informs about the consent of an Australian company, Pratt Industries, to build a waste paper recycling plant in Staten Island, New York. Views of people about the anticipated benefits from the same.

Discusses Allen Hershkowitz's plan of building a mill in the Bronx for recycled newsprint. What he wanted to accomplish with the plan; Amount of money that was spent to plan the mill; Why the project was formally abandoned in July 2000.

Features a library designed by interior designer Alan Tanksley in the Hampton Designer Showhouse in Wainscott, New York. Use of paper clip chandelier by Gary Ponzo; Price range of Ponzo's chandeliers.

The article offers news briefs related to Niagara Falls, New York. Treasurer David Broderick was accused by a woman of using his role as a public administrator for steering the sale of a home owned by her late mother. The journal, Niagara Falls Reporter's series on government corruption related to the Maid of Mist contracts were not delivered to the residents of Parkway and amateur blogger Alan Bedenko of Buffalo, New York Pundit published emails to defame the people of Buffalo City Hall.

The article reports that Iraq war veteran David Bellavia has filed to form a campaign committee for the New York seat being vacated by U.S. Republican Representative Thomas Reynolds. Democrats competing for the seat include industrialist Jack Davis, attorney Alice Kryzan and Iraq war veteran Jonathan Powers. No other Republicans have formally entered the race.

Presents information on the sources of materials for writing legal briefs in the U.S. New York Supreme Court Library in Buffalo. Web site of the New York Law Reporting Bureau; Web sites where a national review of cases in particular areas can be found.

Presents a comprehensive guide to newsstands in New York City.

Reports developments on labor union issues in New York City. Development of the Bread and Roses Foundation to promote art to union members; Recognition given to foundation founder Moe Foner; Impact of welfare rules changes on employees.

Reports on a strike held by sugar workers at Domino in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. Terms proposed by the management of Domino; Failure of the American Federation Labor to support the strike; Other groups which supported the strike.

This article reports that the New York Public Library has purchased the personal papers of historian and presidential aide Arthur Schlesinger Jr. who passed away in 2007. Schlesinger was a highly regarded scholar in addition to working in the administration of John F. Kennedy. The library acquired close to 5,000 pages of his journal, along with datebooks, research files and correspondence.

Reports on the announcement by investor, Michael H. Steinhardt to return the Jewish newspaper in New York, the `Forward' to a daily publication instead of a weekly. Yiddish newspaper published in the language of English; Information on the `Forward'; Comments from Steinhardt.

Defends the labor strike being planned by `Village Voice' employees. Negotiations with management; Wages as main issue.

Deals with a report on campaign funds filed by the Friends of New York City Senator Alfonse D'Amato, the politician's campaign committee, with the United States Federal Election Commission (FEC).

''PAPER is upstairs.'' Steven Steinberg, 74, the third-generation owner of New York Central Art Supply, says this constantly to bewildered newcomers to his shop on Third Avenue just below 11th Street. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the regulations adopted by the administration of governor George Pataki to require that cigarettes sold be manufactured with paper that can extinguish itself in New York. Adoption of the regulations by the Department of State; Effectiveness of the bans in stopping the paper from burning down when no one is puffing on the cigarette; Response of the agency on the concerns of retailers.

Comments on issues concerning New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget proposal. Responsibility of the state for financing local school systems; Use of gambling as a strategy for raising school funds; Deferral of plans for critically needed school construction; Criticism of the plan to build a stadium without any parking facilities.

Provides news briefs concerning New York as of September 6, 2000. Details on the study which revealed that manufacturers' payments in the state is higher than the national average; Court ruling on Foster Wheeler Corp., which sued Broome County over the collapse of a deal over a garbage-to-energy plant; Update on the planned purchase of Appleton Coated Paper Mill by the Empire Paper Group.

Reports that Purchase, New York-based International Paper Co. will close its four paper plants in Hawthorne, New York, in Raleigh, North Carolina and in Mobile, Alabama.

They brought their hand-me-downs in paper bags and shopping carts, in backpacks and even the bottom rack of a wheelchair, dropping them off in hampers at a greenmarket stand on their way to the jams and fresh vegetables. The success of the recent weekend clothing collection at the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, spoke of warmer weather, spring cleaning and stamina. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The automated public toilet at National Street and Corona Plaza in Queens -- a self-cleaning contraption that douses itself with disinfectant after each use -- is a prince among lavatories. A stone's throw from the elevated tracks of the No. 7 train, translucent panels jut from a roof topped with a pyramidal skylight. Gender-specific pictographs and Braille text adorn a panel by the door. Inside, revealed for the admission price of 25 cents, is gleaming metalwork and a machine that dispenses toilet paper while making a mewling sound like that of a small wounded animal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Presents answers to questions about various topics related to New York State. Information on the banker named Preserved Fish, listed on the perimeter wall of the New York Marble Cemetery; Explanation for the names stamped on the bottom of paper bags; Location of a manned lighthouse still in operation.

The article discusses efforts by banks including J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. to meet heavy demand for cash in areas afflicted by power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Chase and other banks set up temporary automated teller machines in certain locations in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Some retailers resorted to accepting only cash due to an inability to process credit-card payments.

Focuses on a recycling plant and paper mill project to be built in South Bronx, New York. Maya Lin, the artist who designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D. C., being the project designer; Project developer; Cost.

The article focuses on New York City's program to encourage recycling, which includes providing public waste bins for paper, cans and bottles. The plan which is supported by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg requires colored bins including green cans for paper and blue for bottles and cans to be placed in six busy parks, transit stations and on both terminals of the Staten Island Ferry.

Reports the deal reached by the State of New York to reserve and protect more than a quarter of a million acres in the Adirondack region. Future use of land for public recreation; Right of the former land owner, International Paper, to continue to harvest wood in a manner that sustains the environment; Reduced tax obligation of International Paper due to lost development potential.

Focuses on the closing of the Newton Falls paper mill in Newton Falls, New York, and its effect on the town. Impact of the mill closing on Jean Burrows, owner of the Newton Falls Hotel; History of Newton Falls.

The article discusses the auction of civil activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. belongings such as paper by Dallas- based auction company Auctioneers & Galleries Inc. held in New York City on October 2013.