Season 4

219: Season 4, Episode 5
Season 4

219: Season 4, Episode 5

219West takes a look at thousands of New Yorkers who are facing challenges long after they’ve completed time behind bars. Also, find out how higher education is taking a second look at the way it studies terrorism, why thousands of undocumented workers are living in limbo and how the city is implementing a number of new initiatives to help small businesses.

219: Season 4, Episode 4
Season 4

219: Season 4, Episode 4

This edition of 219West focuses on sex in the city. Unprotected sex is the leading cause of HIV and STDs among young adults in New York City. As a result, the city has implemented a sex education mandate that goes into effect in all public middle and high schools. Also, take a look at an unusual production that is mixing film, theater and reality to create a new form of entertainment. And, mirror mirror on the Facebook wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Find out what impact social media has on our self-esteem.

219: Season 4, Episode 3
Season 4

219: Season 4, Episode 3

Occupy the World Pt. 1 Produced by Judy Le and Malgorzata Wojtunik Where in the world is Occupy Wall Street? A movement that started north of the border has now gone global. WATCH VIDEO & JOIN THE DISCUSSION ยป Occupy the World Pt. 2 Produced by Judy Le and Malgorzata […]

219: Season 4, Episode 2
Season 4

219: Season 4, Episode 2

Tough Times, Tough City Produced by Tamy Cozier. Reported by Erica Robinson Economists say the recession ended two years ago. But people from Wall Street to Main Street are still worried about the fragile state of the economy. From the halls of Congress to the union halls, even to the […]

219: Season 4, Episode 1
Season 4

219: Season 4, Episode 1

Brooklyn is quickly taking the No. 1 spot as the hip and trendy borough of New York City. Now, residents and visitors are using clothes to show their pride for Brooklyn. Tamy Cozier reports.

Living in Limbo
Season 4

Living in Limbo

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.

Friend or Foe?
Season 4

Friend or Foe?

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.

Beyond 9/11: Terrorism 101
Season 4

Beyond 9/11: Terrorism 101

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.

Sentenced for Life
Season 4

Sentenced for Life

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.

Multimedia Theater
Season 4

Multimedia Theater

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.