Zarin Mehta, president and executive director of the New York Philharmonic, said he will step down in August 2012, when his contract expires.
The announcement came days after the Republic of Georgia canceled performances by the orchestra, citing financial difficulties. In an interview, Mehta said the decision to leave was not related to the loss of the Georgia bookings.
Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Shohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack get 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2
Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
Minnesota’s Naz Reid wins NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote
US coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels over the Gulf of Aden
A look at the Gaza war protests that have emerged on US college campuses
A high-profile murder trial in Kazakhstan boosts awareness of domestic violence
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee in bid to combat over-tourism
US growth likely slowed last quarter but still pointed to a solid economy
