Horror Inside NYCHA
In New York City, NYCHA has been declared to be in a state-of-emergency.
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The Lullaby Project
From the suburbs to homeless shelters, the mother-child bond is essential for wellbeing. Tonight, we’ll take you inside the visionary “Lullaby Project”.
Empty Storefronts, Greedy Landlords
Closing businesses and vacant storefronts reach epidemic proportions in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio blames greedy landlords, but says he has the cure.
The Changing Face of New York
The City Council recently passed a rezoning measure that will impact Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. How will this affect the community? Photographer Nathan Kensinger is here with his views.
NYCHA Poses Health Concerns
No heat, rodent infestations, deadly mold and lead poisoning are a part of everyday life for some who live in NYCHA public housing. What are the health effects of living in one of these apartments? We’re taking a look.
Lead: Is your Child Safe?
Are lead dangers lurking in your home? A new report asserts that New York City’s poison prevention program, that’s supposed to keep our children safe from lead exposure, may actually be putting thousands at risk. As part of “Chasing the…
Saving Hungry New Yorkers
Nearly 1.3 million New Yorkers struggle to afford food for themselves and their families every day. Meet the organization that has helped feed them for over 35 years.
Urban League: Looking Forward
For over 100 years, the National Urban League has been working to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the underserved in America. The story of the French bulldog puppy, Kokito, that died on a…
Budgets and Bail
Is New York State on the brink of major criminal justice reform? As part of “Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America,” the multi-platform public media reporting initiative, Beth Fertig, a senior reporter for WNYC News who has been…
Puerto Rico’s Students Rebuild at NYU
THE UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO WAS DEVASTATED BY HURRICANE MARIA. ALL ELEVEN OF THEIR CAMPUSES WERE CLOSED DOWN IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWING. WITH THE ISLAND’S EDUCATION SYSTEM IN A STATE OF FLUX, 50 OF THEIR STUDENTS, INCLUDING ANA GARCIA AND…