by Melanie Marich | Nov 1, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · New York College Campuses Crack Down on Free Speech and Protest Across the country, universities have implemented new protest regulations and defensive infrastructure to stop students from protesting for Palestine. In New York City, where some of the...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 1, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · NYS Bill of Rights Proposal 1 In or Out? As voting gets underway in New York, a ballot proposal to update the state’s bill of rights has advocates on both sides amping up efforts to turn out the vote. Reporter Evelin Fajardo-Alvarez has the...
by Melanie Marich | Oct 31, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · A Chorus of Calls to Reject Mayor Adams’ NYC Charter Revision Ballot Proposals on Election Day When voters in New York City head to the polls next month, they’ll be asked to vote yes or no on six ballot questions. Five of them are proposed changes to the...
by Melanie Marich | Oct 31, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · Protector of the Hudson: Riverkeeper’s Newest Captain The Hudson River is not a place most of us want to swim in, but it’s come a long way since the 1970s. Part of that improvement is because of laws like the Clean Water Act, as well as nonprofits...
by Jackie Harris | Nov 24, 2020 | 2020, Features, Segments
Newmark J-School Audio Journalism · Trans Day of Remembrance — an Intergenerational Interview Friday November 20th was Trans Day of Remembrance, a moment to honor the memory of transgender people who lost their lives due to anti-trans prejudice. At least 34...
by Jackie Harris | Nov 24, 2020 | 2020, Features, Segments
Newmark J-School Audio Journalism · Turkey Farmers Adapt to Low Turkey Demand This Thanksgiving Governor Cuomo recently announced that indoor and outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people in a home will be banned in an attempt to stop the spread of Covid-19. That 10...