Chinese
Laborers Meet the Law in a New Land
Chinese immigrants in one of New York's chinatowns have
been struggling to make ends meet as day laborers. Now they
are facing a new obstacle: the police.
Waves
of Change at Brighton Beach
Longtime American-born Jewish residents in Brighton Beach
say newcomers from Russia are destroying their old way of
life.
Passing
Through
Commuters from all over New York travel through Queens Plaza
every day. What they may not know is that a different group
of people -- busloads of newly-released prisoners from Rikers
Island -- are also passing through.
The
Sounds of Silence
Once a oasis for peace and quiet, New York City's public
libraries are now buzzing with activity. With community
programs offering language classes and tax advice, children's
magic shows and musical performances, libraries are now
far from silent.
Happy
Birthday's History
When is your birthday? You probably know that answer. But
is your special day more than just an excuse for gluttony
and self-celebration? There's a history to these very personal
holidays.
A
Topsy Tribute
A century ago, an elephant named Topsy was a main attraction
at New York's Coney Island. Then, the public spectacle turned
cruel when the animal was electrocuted as a part of a publicity
stunt. Now a group of local artists wants to memorialize
the fallen animal.
A
Right to Be Kinky
Teenagers and young adults are expected to experiment. But
sadomachism isn't exactly what most are expected to try.
To the chagrin of some, today's younger S&M generation
is unapologetic about its right to be kinky.
Wartime
Poets Write for Peace
Poetry comforts. It inspires. And in times of war, poetry
helps people find their political voice. Amid the clamor
of opposition to the impending war with Iraq thousands of
poets are using their writing to protest military action.
Sharks
Attack Women's Football
With the NFL season over and the football fields in New
York covered with snow, one group of athletes is suited
up and ready to play. This local team is made up of moms
and teachers, masons and police officers. The Sharks are
part of an all-women contact football league. And they refuse
to sit on the sidelines.
Northern
State Stars
This all-white, all-girl hip hop group is on the horizon.
Northern State, three upper-middle class girls from the
Long Island suburbs are now on the verge of breaking through
with a major record deal, shaking up the traditional hip
hop scene in the process.
The
Sport of Eating
Competitive eating opportunities aren't just for county
fairs any more. Today, gorging on everything from buffalo
wings to hot dogs to apple pie is a professional pastime.
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The Crew
Broadcast Host 1: Holly Hickman
Broadcast Host 2: Dawn Weiner
Executive Producer: Tracy Hamilton
Managing Editor: Laurie Kelliher
Board Operator: Bill Hangley
Studio Producer: Jeremy Smerd
Webcaster: Monica Leas
Advisors:
Joe Richman
Madeleine Brand
Kerry Donahue
Wendy Bryan
