Spring 2012
On this edition of 219West, we examine the potential of pitching injuries in young baseball players;we meet a man known as the “Mayor of Carroll Gardens, and hear how the Gowanus neighborhood is changing. Plus, a new line of tee-shirts with positive messages in “Spenglish.”
Season 4
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.
Season 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.