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"The Sound of Music" has been a musical favorite here for decades, but Salzburg, Austria, where the story was set, took some time before it embraced the beloved show. NY1's Frank DiLella recently took a trip to Salzburg to see what "The Sound of Music" means there now.

As the second named storm of this hurricane season churns through the Caribbean, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday kicked off a campaign for storm preparations.

As the second named storm of this hurricane season churns through the Caribbean, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday kicked off a campaign for storm preparations.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is defending the Rev. Al Sharpton amid criticism the civil rights leader is not only upstaging the mayor but increasing tensions in the wake of Eric Garner's death.

West Africa has been in the news recently because of an Ebola crisis, but for several years, the latest New Yorker of the Week has been teaching city kids about the positive aspects of several countries there.

Bronx hip-hop artist Remy Ma is no longer behind bars, as she was released Friday after spending seven years in prison.

Bronx hip-hop artist Remy Ma is no longer behind bars, as she was released Friday after spending seven years in prison.

While Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's no longer commenting on the Moreland Commission matter, the gag order apparently does not extend to his lieutenant governor candidate, Kathy Hochul, who spent the day campaigning in Queens.

A pedestrian walkway that runs through the World Trade Center site is now open, making it a little easier to get through Lower Manhattan.

There are some young scientists doing some serious brain research this summer as part of a Columbia University program.

Immigration reform is in the spotlight again because thousands of children are crossing into the U.S. at its southern border, but why are so many emigrating from their countries and by themselves? Bronx reporter Erin Clarke spoke with advocates from the countries many of these children are coming from.

The much anticipated Fania All-Stars reunion concert has been canceled, and Fania released a statement citing timing and recording issues as the cause.

Talks continued Friday between the Metropolitan Opera and union workers seeking a new contract, while the union for musicians looked to gain support for a new deal at a rally.

Talks continued Friday between the Metropolitan Opera and union workers seeking a new contract, while the union for musicians looked to gain support for a new deal at a rally.

A fire inside two Manhattan buildings Friday morning caused traffic woes for drivers near the entrance to the Midtown Tunnel.

Over 1,500 workers from 13 city agencies are taking part today in the biggest anthrax emergency drill ever attempted in New York City.

Students from across the city came to the Intrepid on Thursday to take part in a bundle of science, technology, engineering and math or STEM activities as part of a celebration for Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds initiative.

James Franco's film "Child Of God", which premiered at this year's New York Film Festival and stars actor Scott Haze, had a special screening Thursday at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.

James Franco's film "Child Of God", which premiered at this year's New York Film Festival and stars actor Scott Haze, had a special screening Thursday at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.

Radio talk show host Mark Simone and New York Daily News columnist Linda Stasi offer their take on the week's top news stories, from the latest developments in the Moreland Commission investigation and Gov. Cuomo to the free furniture donation at Gracie Mansion.