Matthew Sollars appears in the following:
Survey: Sharp Drop in Arts Attendance
Thursday, December 10, 2009
A new study from the National Endowment for the Arts shows American participation in artistic and cultural activities declined sharply between 2002 and 2008.
Holder Inspects Manhattan Court
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Attorney General Eric Holder made an unannounced visit to Manhattan today.
Obama Seeks Bipartisan Support for Jobs
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
President Barack Obama is having a tough time rounding up Republican support for his latest job-creation proposals.
U.S. Moves to Settle Dispute with Indian Tribes
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The government may pay billions to settle longstanding claims.
Senate Blocks Abortion Restrictions
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
The Senate rejected an effort to restrict subsidies for abortions in the health care reform bill on Tuesday.
McChrystal Defends Afghan Plan
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, defended President Obama's troop surge on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
E.P.A. Moves to Regulate Carbon Emissions
Monday, December 07, 2009
The Environmental Protection Agency has taken an initial step towards regulating carbon emissions.
Villazón Schedules Return Concert
Monday, December 07, 2009
Mexican tenor Rolando Villazón, who is making a comeback from throat surgery, will return to the stage in March at the Vienna State Opera.
Climate Change Conference Gets Underway
Friday, December 04, 2009
Diplomats from 192 nations converge in Copenhagen to discuss global warming.
Probation for Monserrate, No Jail Time
Friday, December 04, 2009
Queens State Senator Hiram Monserrate has avoided a trip to prison.
Obama Aims to Accelerate Job Creation
Thursday, December 03, 2009
The president wants to take "every responsible step to accelerate job creation," and quickly.
Classical Grammy Nominations Announced
Thursday, December 03, 2009
The Grammy nominations in thirteen classical categories were released yesterday.
Obama Camp Defends War Strategy
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Top members of the president's cabinent spent much of Wednesday defending Obama's decision to send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan.
NY Legislature Moves to Close Budget Gap
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Legislators in Albany approved a plan to close the state's budget deficit this morning. But Gov. Paterson says they fell short of filling the entire $3.2 billion gap he's been predicting.
Budget Approved in Albany; Still Falls Short
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
New York, NY —
Legislators approved a plan to close the state's budget deficit today. But Gov. David Paterson says the plan still falls short of filling the entire $3.2 billion gap he's been predicting.
In all, the package results in about $2.7 billion in savings, according to the state ...
Judge Declares Mistrial in Gotti Case
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
John "Junior" Gotti has been freed on a $2 million bond after a federal jury failed to reach a verdict in a racketeering, drug trafficking and murder trial.
A New Strategy in Afghanistan
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
In his address Tuesday, President Obama justified his decision to send 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan.
GM CEO Fritz Henderson Steps Down
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson unexpectedly resigned on Tuesday, after just eight months on the job.
Suozzi Concedes, GOP Retakes Nassau
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi, once seen as a rising star in New York's Democratic Party, has conceded defeat in his bid for a third term.
Obama Will Attend Climate Conference
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
President Barack Obama will commit the U.S. to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at an international climate change conference next month.
