Food or Fare?
For some New Yorker’s, choosing between buying a meal or getting to work is a way of life. Should our most needy neighbors have their commutes subsidized? Their stories, and the debate over half priced fares ahead.
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Horror Inside NYCHA
In New York City, NYCHA has been declared to be in a state-of-emergency.
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.
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…
Breakfast After the Bell Program Helps Feed Kids in Paterson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AKIcEdLKyA From our partners at NJTV News: By Leah Mishkin The state Senate’s passed a package of bills aimed at providing meals for more than a half million students from low-income households. Advocates for Children of New Jersey found…
Erie Now: Chasing the Dream
Community members discuss progress since the 1992 Children's Defense Fund Report, which named Erie the number one worst city in the U.S. for children living in poverty.
An Interview with Journalist Bob Herbert on the Black Middle Class – Against All Odds
Editors Note: This piece is from WYPR. By Sheilah Kast & Melissa Gerr When it comes to daily headlines, the black middle class is nearly invisible. The news tends to focus on dysfunction in poor black neighborhoods, confrontations with police,…
Problems persist despite declining homeless rate
The leading causes of homelessness continues to be eviction and job loss, but other drivers include mental health issues, substance abuse and chronic health conditions.
Missouri’s Blue-city, Red-state Divide Over Minimum Wage
Democratic-controlled cities and Republican state legislatures are fighting it out through a political maneuver called preemption, when lawmakers write laws that prevent cities from enforcing their local ordinances. Special Correspondent Chris Bury reports from Missouri. This is part of an…
Robin Hood’s New CEO
The Robin Hood Foundation has fought against poverty in New York City for almost 30 years. Now, as the new CEO at the helm of the organization- Wes Moore shares his vision for the Foundation’s future.
The Broadway League’s Mentorship Program
To many kids living in the city, simply affording a Broadway show is out of reach, let alone working with the cast and crew. Tonight that’s all about to change for some very lucky students. It’s a story you don’t…