The puppeteer who brings King Kong's face and voice to life on Broadway

Every roar, grunt, snort and growl out of the toothy mouth of the 20-foot tall, more-than-2,000-pound, Tony-winning, steel and fiberglass gorilla puppet that stars in Broadway's "King Kong" originates not from some recorded Nature Channel audio track but instead from the live vocal cords of a puppeteer named Jon.

School serves students' emotional needs with the help of animals | The Big Idea

The lesson plan for Emma Volper, a 10th grader at Green Chimneys in Brewster, New York, includes mindfulness. As part of her education plan, she spends several hours a week practicing focus and being in the moment with the help of counselors and some less traditional therapists, of sorts. In this case, Zipper, a Norwegian fjord horse.

Broadway Bakes
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You can get your sweets served by the stars of the stage, as Schmakary?s bakery on West 45th street hosts its fifth annual ?Broadway Bakes,? to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

How an AI can be your online dating coach and help you find love | The Big Idea

Dating these days isn't easy, so many people seeing love or companionship turn to dating apps, which don't always make things easier. Searching through profiles, they swipe left or right, sometimes in vain. So what if you had some help? The online dating sector is turning to artificial intelligence—programming computers to think and make decisions just like humans.

'Deep fake' videos that can make anyone say anything worry U.S. intelligence agencies | What Is IT?

A video of a seemingly real news anchor, reading a patently false script saying things like the "subways always run on time" and "New York City pizza is definitely not as good as Chicago" gives a whole new meaning to the term fake news.

Lab-produced protein could solve world hunger

Mildred Vargas enjoys a hot meal at the non-profit soup kitchen Neighbors Together.  The agency serves the needy who live in Ocean Hill, Brownsville and Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Book teaches children to survive
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The new series, I Survive, teaches children to overcome just about anything using history and making it part of their story.

A look at the yearly March of the Living | Fox 5 Films

With their heads held high, their feet moving with purpose. They march. Together. Each step a declaration to the world: We are still here.

Tool maker remains a family business after a century | Made on Long Island

Robert Jacoff never thought he'd end up running a fourth-generation family business manufacturing everyday tools that make life a little easier. The co-president of Great Neck Saw Manufacturers said it started with his great grandfather Samuel 100 years ago.

Good Day Café: Air frying with Julia Collin Davison

Julia Collin Davison is the host of America's Test Kitchen and author of the new cookbook Air Fryer Perfection: From Crispy Fries and Juicy Steaks to Perfect Vegetables, What to Cook & How to Get the Best Results, an America's Test Kitchen handbook.

Good Day Cafe: The Mojito Diet
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Dr. Juan Rivera details his new diet plan (and, yes, you can drink mojitos.)

Murder in New Milford: Ricky Birch maintains his innocence | The Tape Room

In 1985, Everett Carr, 65, was murdered inside his home in New Milford, Connecticut. Someone stabbed him 27 times, slit his throat, and bashed in his head. The blood was everywhere.

Packaging manufacturer going strong after 50 years | Made on Long Island

When it comes to mixing work with family, Bill Beyer Sr., the founder and CEO of Beyer Graphics, wouldn't have it any other way. His sons, Bill Jr. and Dan, grew up learning from the best. 

Tackling a Tough Mudder course | Jen at Work

A Tough Mudder a 10-mile obstacle race designed by British special forces to test the limits of physical endurance and mental grit in all kinds of conditions.

A Community Reborn: Jewish Life and Culture in Krakow, Poland | Fox 5 Films

A burst of Jewish life and culture can be found on the streets of Krakow, Poland. Old traditions have seen a resurgence in Kazimierz, which is the name of Krakow's Jewish quarter and where we found Jonathan Ornstein, a native New Yorker. Born and raised in Queens, Ornstein is now a leading force behind this rebirth in Poland.

The Forgotten Camps: History of the Holocaust | Fox 5 Films

Poland: charming cobblestone streets, bustling communities, and endless greenery. A country so beautiful and vibrant was once cloaked in a blanket of darkness and despair. Poland was the first country to bear the brunt of the Nazi war machine.

How to make 'Skinny Taste: One & Done' work for you

Gina Homulka loves cooking but not washing dishes. In her latest cook book, 'Skinny Taste: One & Done,' the wildly popular food blogger shares recipes for one-pot cooking or one- pressure cooker, slow-fryer or just about any other device.

Taryn Southern's artificial intelligence-produced music

A singer and YouTube creator is making music history. Taryn Southern's video for the song "Break Free" has racked up more than 2 million views. She used artificial intelligence software to co-write and co-produce the song, which features passionate vocals and a pulsating beat.

Scotto Family classic recipes

From meatballs and spaghetti to baked ricotta with bruschetta, the Scotto family shares recipes for these Italian classics!