By Miriam Kreinin Souccar A year and a half ago, Marci Reaven, the chief curator for exhibits that focus on social history at the New-York Historical Society, was given the challenge of developing the first show ever on New York's role in World War II and life in the city during that time. The result, "WWII & NYC," features 500 objects and photographs, 13 new films and extensive interactive-media elements that take up the entire museum. It opens Oct. 5. . . . Read more . . .