Behind an Army of Lobbyists, an Instant Force in Gambling; Mayor Takes On Teachers' Union in School Plans

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January 13, 2012 New York Today

News Behind an Army of Lobbyists, an Instant Force in Gambling By CHARLES V. BAGLI Genting Berhad, one of the world's largest gambling conglomerates, has amassed a swarm of lobbyists as it pursues multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Miami. Mayor Takes On Teachers' Union in School Plans By DAVID W. CHEN and ANNA M. PHILLIPS In his State of the City address, the mayor hit a nerve by proposing a merit-pay system for teachers and not shying away from other controversial education topics. City Room: What Is the State of Your Block? Bloomberg Backs Effort to Raise Minimum Wage By KATE TAYLOR and THOMAS KAPLAN Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, saying he wanted New York State to remain competitive, offered support for lifting its minimum wage above the federal level of $7.25. ADVERTISEMENT Feature A Wintry Mix of Opinions on a Season's Missing Snow By LISA W. FODERARO The lack of flurries this winter comes as a relief to many, but for others the absence has upset the rhythms of the season. Opinion Editorial Can You Hear Him Now? An incessant cellphone ring near the end of Gustav Mahler's masterpiece at Lincoln Center caused the conductor to stop the orchestra until the ringing ceased. Sports Bratwurst, N.Y.C. By RYAN GOLDBERG The Kettle of Fish is a haven for displaced Green Bay fans, who gather at the bar weekly to watch their beloved Packers and feast on cheese and bratwurst. ADVERTISEMENT

A new, sortable calendar of noteworthy cultural events in New York City and beyond, selected by Times critics. Go to Event Listings Arts Art Review Hirst, Globally Dotting His 'I' By ROBERTA SMITH A show of Damien Hirst's spot paintings is spread out over 11 Gagosian galleries in 8 cities on 3 continents. Parts of it are very bad, but parts are not bad at all. Slide Show | Art World Star Doesn't Change His Spots | Slide Show | Art World Star Doesn't Change His Spots Theater Review | 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess' A New Storm's Brewing Down on Catfish Row By BEN BRANTLEY Audra McDonald brings thunder to "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess," a stripped-down version of the original opera, at the Richard Rodgers Theater. Videos: Videos: Suzan-Lori Parks on 'Porgy and Bess' | The Road to Broadway | Videos: Suzan-Lori Parks on 'Porgy and Bess' | The Road to Broadway 'Porgy': No New Scene, Some Hard Feelings | It Ain't Necessarily 'Porgy' Music Review One Debut and One Farewell in an Opera at the Met By ZACHARY WOOLFE "Tosca" at the Metropolitan Opera features the debut of Mikko Franck on the podium, and the company farewell of the bass Paul Plishka. Dance Review All Lines Lead to a Circle In David Parsons's Orbit By BRIAN SEIBERT David Parsons's company opened its season at the Joyce Theater with a new work, "Round My World." The other premiere, "A Stray's Lullaby," was by a former Parsons dancer, Katarzyna Skarpetowska. Theater Review | 'Cattywampus' Tale of Sex and Class, Updated for Appalachia By CHARLES ISHERWOOD In "Cattywampus," Strindberg's classic "Miss Julie" comes to contemporary Appalachia with all its sexual and psychological baggage in tow. Connect With Us on Twitter Follow @NYTMetro for New York breaking news and headlines. Search Movies » Search Theater » Search New York Restaurants » Search New York Real Estate » ADVERTISEMENT

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