Season 2, Episode 2

219: Season 2, Episode 2
Season 2, Episode 2

219: Season 2, Episode 2

Trafficking America’s Children Produced and reported by Teresa Tomassoni Human trafficking. Usually, when we hear those words we think of women being smuggled from other countries and forced into illegal sex trade — not the girl next door. A Bronx woman tells 219 West her story. WATCH VIDEO & JOIN […]

Politics: The New Majority
Season 2, Episode 2

Politics: The New Majority

Political analyst Peter Beinart talks to 219 West about what will happen once the Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January. Interview by Jessica Courtemanche. » WATCH VIDEO & JOIN THE DISCUSSION RETURN » 219 West Season 2: Episode 2

Ethiopian Holiday
Season 2, Episode 2

Ethiopian Holiday

A very important religious holiday that commemorates the rebuilding of the Temple of Jerusalem and the giving of the Torah to the Israelites has been celebrated in Ethiopia for thousands of years. This year, celebration took place at the 92nd Street Y. Produced and reported by Dana Rapoport. 219 West […]

Trafficking America’s Children
Season 2, Episode 2

Trafficking America’s Children

Human trafficking. We usually think of women being smuggled from other countries and forced into illegal sex trade — not the girl next door. A Bronx woman tells 219 West her story. Also, watch an behind-the-scenes interview on this issue with 219 West Reporter Teresa Tomassoni. Produced and reported by […]

Pop Culture Pimpin’
Season 2, Episode 2

Pop Culture Pimpin’

Movies and television tend to glorify pimps, but life on the street reveals a different story. Also, Midtown Community Court’s former criminal defense attorney Courtney Bryan sits down with 219 West to talk about alternative programs to help women get off the street. Produced and reported by Erica Butler. Interview […]

Bedbug Busters
Season 2, Episode 2

Bedbug Busters

Bedbugs are invading New York City, causing thousands of tenants to itch. Find out how you may need man’s best friend to sniff them out. Produced by Melissa Rose Cooper. Edited by Uche Abanobi. 219 West Season 2: Episode 2 » WATCH VIDEOS & JOIN THE DISCUSSION RETURN » 219 […]

Vanishing Languages: Part 1
Season 2, Episode 2

Vanishing Languages: Part 1

New York City is a diverse place of many languages and cultures. But did you know there are about 800 languages spoken in the five boroughs? 219 takes a closer look at the city’s little known languages that are now on the verge of extinction. Produced and edited by Emily Lavin, Jonathan Balthaser and Chika Moses.