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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
On this month’s edition of 219West, we’re at Zuccotti Park with OWS protesters who are mad as hell. We talk with a Queens entrepreneur who’s optimistic about the future and a bread and breakfast owner who’s competing with the big boys. And, we learn how baby boutiques are bucking the […]
On this edition, we learn how the Feast of San Gennaro is being celebrated a decade after 9/11. We get a preview of some dandy fashions for women and hear how some Brooklynites are making their own fashion statement. We meet some techies who want to make New York the […]
On this episode we visit an Imam who ministers to the growing west African community in New York. We report on why Arab-Americans are unhappy with the Census and CUNY Professor Andrew Beveridge explains the pros and cons of the 2010 count. We learn about new health habits for man’s […]
In this episode of 219 West, we take a look at the children of New York City, an artist view of New York, explore the future of media with Dan Rather and play with the news.
Spring is a time for renewal. This episode of 219 West is all about Spring cleaning for yourself, and the different options the city has to help you along.