Year of the Pop-Up
The Big Apple is the retail capital of the world, but the economic downturn and slow sales are hurting retailers. Now, retailers are using the “here today gone tomorrow” tactic to stay afloat. Elis Estrada reports.
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Season 4
Welcomed Guests
New York City relies on the millions of visitors that come here each year for vacation. But the foreign debt crisis is a potential threat to the city’s booming tourism industry. Tamy Cozier reports.
Season 4
Still Dreaming the Dream
Once a manufacturing town, New York City has now become a town of entrepreneurs. Today, small businesses are helping the city’s economy stay afloat. Kahliah Laney reports.
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Hanging by a Thread
The Sept. 11 tragedy and the economic downturn has Chinatown’s garment industry hanging by a thread. Brenda Gonzalez reports.
Season 4
Occupy Wall Street
Writers Peter Beinart and Joshua Brown have been keeping track of developments with the Occupy Wall Street movement. They both share their thoughts on what’s next for the movement. Interview by Bianca Seidman.
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Volunteers for Justice
When clashes between the police and Occupy Wall Street protestors took place, volunteers for justice come to the rescue. 219 West Reporter Samantha Stewart reports.
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Occupy the World Pt. 2
Oct. 15 marked a global day of change by Occupy Wall Street protesters. People in over 82 countries took to the streets that day to make their voices heard.
Season 4
Occupy the World Pt. 1
Where in the world is Occupy Wall Street? A movement that started north of the border has now gone global. Produced by Judy Le and Malgorzata Wojtunik » WATCH VIDEO & JOIN THE DISCUSSION RETURN » 219 West Season 4: Episode 3
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9/11 Satire
After the Sept. 11 tragedy, comedians and performers struggled with how and when it would be appropriate to make audiences laugh again. On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a group of performers came together to mark the occasion with a satirical cabaret. Interview by Jenny Hamblett.
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Promised Lands Pt. 1
As diplomats argue the issue of Palestinian statehood in the UN Security Council, Brooklyn-based Palestinians are just as passionate about the debate. And many activists, including three in Bay Ridge, have varied political views on the issue.