Jan 28 Judge grants stay against part of Trump's immigration order By Michael D. Regan A federal court has granted a stay against President Donald Trump’s executive order halting entry of immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 7:46 This inner city school is a bridge to empowerment for children of color By PBS News Hour In one of the poorest and most violent neighborhoods in Brooklyn, in one of the most segregated school systems in the country, principal Nadia Lopez is trying to help kids defy the odds. Lopez talks to special correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 6:02 In a Long Island kitchen, refugees offer the flavors of their native lands By PBS News Hour New York City is known for the stunning variety of ethnic cuisines available on its street corners, and one local entrepreneur is looking to expand that breadth even further -- by leveraging the city’s most recent arrivals. William Brangham reports… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 2:44 A good way to make friends? Work at a deli By PBS News Hour Steve Cohen's favorite part of managing the 2nd Avenue Deli in New York is talking to people. Cohen offers his Brief But Spectacular take on classic kosher deli food and the joy of schmoozing. Continue watching
Nov 16 Trump team said it could have done better on press access By Julie Pace and Ken Thomas, Associated Press Trump left his residence after his campaign had already called a "lid" — a signal to journalists that he would not be venturing out for the rest of the day. Continue reading
Nov 12 Anti-Trump march in NYC draws thousands as other cities protest By Rebecca Oh Protests against president-elect Donald Trump have continued to draw thousands of people in New York City, Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago, Portland and elsewhere. Continue reading
Nov 12 Trump holes up in tower as transition takes shape By Julie Pace and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump is embarking on creating a new administration as a circus-like atmosphere unfolds around his building in Manhattan. Continue reading
Nov 04 New York City defied national trends, cut incarceration rate in half, study finds By Ryan Connelly Holmes New York City’s incarceration rate fell by more than 50 percent over the last two decades, even as the national incarceration rate rose, a new study reports. Continue reading
Oct 26 America's HIV outbreak started in this city, 10 years before anyone noticed By Nsikan Akpan A new study pinpoints exactly when HIV arrived in the U.S., while also exonerating Gaëtan Dugas, a man once branded as "patient zero" and blamed for starting the outbreak. Continue reading
Oct 09 New languages for NYC voter registration could expand access for immigrants By Michael D. Regan New York City recently tripled the number of languages available on voter registration forms, in a move that could help some immigrants vote. Continue reading