It was never a question whether or not Amy Poehler would join the cast of Saturday Night Live, but she still had to audition like everyone else.

By any standard, Mean Girls is a comedy classic. As June George, mother of queen bee Regina George, Amy Poehler had only a few scenes, but she stole them all. In a movie that is endlessly quotable, Poehler contributed one of the movie’s best-known lines when she tried to explain her “parenting style” to Regina’s friends.

An Asian immigrant, Ling Ye, is seeking to topple Democratic Socialist Brooklyn Councilwoman Alexa Avilés in the June 24 primary election.

Jenifer Rajkumar, who’d planned to run for an open comptroller seat, will challenge incumbent Jumaane Williams instead.

All new SNL 50 merchandise is now available at the Universal Orlando Resort to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary.

Patty Baker, a new member of the Village Players who's starring in the March 28-30 production of "The Outsider," should have no trouble bringing her character to life.

They may have grown up to become some of the most famous comedians and actors in the world - but before finding fame, these stars were just regular high schools students.

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos did not show up at an education panel meeting that confirmed the city’s resolve to welcome and serve migrant students, and did not issue a statement in

Corporate improv is an offshoot of applied improvisation, a field that explores the benefits of improv outside the theater. Research has found that improv can improve communication, trust, creativity, listening, empathy and the ability to handle uncertainty.

Councilwoman Alexa Aviles shares how the City Council is prepared to respond in the event of ICE raids in New York City and what people should know about their rights.

On a recent day, Paulette Kohler celebrated her 95th birthday in her rent-controlled Upper West Side apartment with friends. But the retired hairdresser, who has lived in her home for 70 years, is running out of money.

The city comptroller said he’d give the Conflict of Interest Board and the City Council more power, taking shots at Mayor Adams.