Old School Politics Thriving in Harlem? Reported by Walter Smith Randolph. Produced by Melissa Rose Cooper. Edited by Thomas Chan. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has held the same seat for four decades in Harlem, which has been the political center of New York’s 15th Congressional District. So what does this […]
Thousands of workers are lured to the U.S. each year in search of a better life and become victims of labor trafficking. These workers are living in legal limbo. They can’t stay in the U.S. and they can’t return home.
New York City has a number of new initiatives to help the growth of small businesses. While the city gives, it also takes away because of red tape, costly fines and tolls. So is the city a friend or foe? Produced by Kahliah Laney.
Ten years after 9/11, higher education is taking a second look at the way it studies terrorism. Today, it’s no longer strictly an academic exercise. For many, it’s a new career path. Produced by Christina Diaz.
In New York state, a felony conviction is forever. Long after they’ve complete their sentences, tens of thousands of New Yorkers continue to face life challenges. Produced by Bianca Seidman.
An unusual production called “Someone’s Trying to Kill me” is mixing
film, theater and reality to create a new form of entertainment. Produced by Jennifer Hamblett.
A controversial group of ultra Orthodox Jews has emerged as an unlikely supporter of Palestinian statehood. Produced by Alva French.
American Veterans returning home from Iraq face another battle at home…finding a job. Produced by Rachel Dzanashvili.
Mirror mirror on the Facebook wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Here’s a look at the impact social media has on our self-esteem. Produced by Debra Pangestu and Reported by Malgorzata Wojtunik.
Unprotected sex is the leading cause of HIV and STDs among young adults in New York City. The city has launched a number of initiatives
to counter this. The most recent is the sex education mandate that goes into effect in all public middle and high schools in New York City. But, some people are less than pleased about this. Tamy Cozier reports.