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New York State United Teachers is campaigning for the creation of more community school models. The head of the statewide teachers union visited Buffalo Friday to observe two of the city’s community schools, while stating the case to add more. NYSUT executive director Melinda Person visited West Hertel Academy and Dr. Lydia Wright School, joined by educators, Buffalo public school district officials, parents, and community advocates. The union, which represents 600,000 members statewide, is calling for a $100 million state investment to create more community schools, which provide services beyond basic education.

Donald Trump's longtime accounting firm cut off its relationship with him, saying it could no longer stand behind the annual financial documents it had prepared for him.

Offensive memes, racist songs and slurs against Black people from the cellphones and social media accounts of the three men on trial portray a history of bigotry.

Homes and businesses across New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania were without power as a dangerous storm brought heavy snow, strong thunderstorms and blustery winds.

The idea of a Cabinet-level official for the arts has gotten some buzz lately. After all, many other countries have ministers of culture. High-profile artists such as Quincy Jones think it's necessary in the U.S., but not everyone agrees.

Alphabeta, a new art supply store that sells cans of spray paint and provides a space for graffiti artists to showcase their work, has only been open for three weeks. But one New York councilman is already seeing red.

At New York's College at Brockport, a little-known treasure trove of artwork by poet E.E. Cummings is in urgent need of repair. The popular poet produced more than 1,600 oil paintings, drawings and watercolors in his lifetime.

Guy Ritchie deploys the ultimate Holmes villain — brilliant, malevolent Professor Moriarty — in an action-packed sequel to his 2009 hit.

Daniel Chester French's solemn white marble sculpture of Lincoln has presided over history since its 1922 dedication. A new exhibition at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., looks at its creation.

The $1 million gift will help 200 students pay tuition and living expenses to stay enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley. While some undocumented students call the scholarship fund a game changer, not everyone is applauding.