Shanel Dawson

Toe-tapping and head-bobbing are inevitable when listening to the "King of Ragtime’s" songs. They’re so compelling and familiar that one is even a famous ice cream truck jingle. But the music that American composer Scott Joplin hoped would captivate audiences remained largely silent for decades until long after his death: an opera called “Treemonisha.” Joplin wrote the opera years after “Maple Leaf Rag” had become a nationwide hit.

NEW YORK — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to rethink their operations, including the way their employees work. Many corporations have transitioned to a work-from-home model, but, unfortunately, the commercial real estate market has taken a significant hit because of this. And as the delta variant continues to spread, many offices are pushing back the date their employees can return to work, leaving some office buildings and retail spaces vacant or underused.