May 10, 2002

New York Now is a weekly production by student reporters in the 2002 Radio Workshop, taught by John Dinges and Barbara Mantel.

Broadcast available here.

This broadcast features four reporters' final documentary projects.

Hosts: Elizabeth Kramer and Jonathan Miller

Gary Chandler has today's headlines.

Children's Summit
A 17-year-old U.N. delegate speaks with reporter Elizabeth Kramer about the fight to end child abductions in northern Uganda.

Brooklyn Sweats to the Oldies
Hundreds of Brooklynites tackle a weighty problem with a little help from Richard Simmons. As Greg Meyer reports, even Borough President Marty Markowitz joined in on the jam session.

Redeemers
By Rob Condit

Senior Centers Threatened
Mayor Bloomberg's proposed budget cuts could force several New York senior centers to close their doors. Michael Levitin has the story.

Dissent Wanted
In this commentary, Rob Condit says there has never been a better time for public debate about the government.

News Update
Gary Chandler

Welfare Protest
Women in New York City gather outside Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's office to deliver a strong Mother's Day message. Luis Sarmiento reports.

Bagpipes and Brotherhood
More than half a year after the September 11 attacks, the New York Fire Department's bagpipers are still playing for their lost brothers. Kerry Sheridan has the story.

New York's Ferry Service
Patricia Nazario goes aboard the Brooklyn and Staten Island ferries, looking for what has changed--and what remains the same since 9/11.

Harlem Funeral Homes
Just like many neighborhood businesses, funeral homes are fighting to stay alive and independent . Michael Levitin takes a closer look at death industry dealings.

Jersey Boy
Jonathan Miller shares his newfound appreciation for the Garden State.

The Crew