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219: Season 2, Episode 2
Season 2, Episode 2

219: Season 2, Episode 2

Trafficking America’s Children Produced and reported by Teresa Tomassoni Human trafficking. Usually, when we hear those words we think of women being smuggled from other countries and forced into illegal sex trade — not the girl next door. A Bronx woman tells 219 West her story. WATCH VIDEO & JOIN […]

219: Season 2, Episode 1
Season 2, Episode 1

219: Season 2, Episode 1

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 […]

Trafficking America’s Children
Season 2, Episode 2

Trafficking America’s Children

Human trafficking. We usually think of women being smuggled from other countries and forced into illegal sex trade — not the girl next door. A Bronx woman tells 219 West her story. Also, watch an behind-the-scenes interview on this issue with 219 West Reporter Teresa Tomassoni. Produced and reported by […]

Bronx Political Dynasty Alive?
Season 2, Episode 1

Bronx Political Dynasty Alive?

In the Bronx, which has the largest Puerto Rican community outside the island, political dynasties seem to be bucking the trend of anti-incumbent anger. 219 West explores the political legacy of Puerto Ricans in the Bronx and what lies ahead. Reported by Amy Yensi.

Election 2010: Predictions
Season 2, Episode 1

Election 2010: Predictions

Political analyst Peter Beinart shares his 2010 election predictions for New York City and the rest of the country. Interview by Courtney Carter.