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What does a conductor do, anyway? A music critic lays it out.

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Classical music isn’t always welcoming to newcomers. People who dare to ask questions about the genre tend to preface them with a lot of apologies for their own ignorance and for how stupid they assume their question is going to sound. But once we get past that, there’s one question I hear again and again. Why does an orchestra need a conductor? And what, exactly, does a conductor do? It’s not a stupid question. Read More...

When should I stop watering my grass in the fall?

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When to Stop Watering Your Lawn in the Fall Continue to provide supplemental moisture as needed until the ground is frozen. If your area receives one inch or more of precipitation per week you don’t need to water. Fungal diseases may take hold if your lawn is overwatered. During times when the weather is warm and dry, continue to water a few times a week. Click to see full answer. Besides, at what temperature do you stop watering grass? Read More...

50,000 Rangers, Devils fans see Yankee Stadium outdoor game

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Explore More If the Bronx Bombers were playing, there would have been some seriously frozen balls. But these were hardy hockey fans who packed Yankee Stadium for a rare frozen treat — the first outdoor NHL game ever played in New York. A crowd of 50,105 braved the cold a Sunday to watch the Rangers drub their cross-Hudson-rival New Jersey Devils, 7-3. Temps were in the low 20s — and it snowed. Read More...