
There are exceptions of course. Sometimes, New York poets are mentioned in articles about the local arts scene for a poetry reading for instance. In addition, poets who participate in activities beyond the seemingly conventional realms of poetry are presented as subjects. For instance, the Times ran a piece on Amiri Baraka concerning his experiences during riots in Newark, New Jersey, in 1967.
By and large, however, in most instances, poets become "news" for those three reasons--reviews, awards, and death.
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