Promised Lands Pt. 2
A controversial group of ultra Orthodox Jews has emerged as an unlikely supporter of Palestinian statehood. Produced by Alva French.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sept. 11 tragedy and the economic downturn has Chinatown’s garment industry hanging by a thread. Brenda Gonzalez reports.
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.
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.