Aired: May 7, 2010 | Comment
New York Vendors Keep Watch over the City

Reporter: Kelly Koopmans
Producer: Sherisse Pham
Our New Yorkers of the Week are woven into the fabric of Times Square. They have received praise lately, and as Kelly Koopmans reports, they have been keeping watch and guarding our safety for years.

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First Person »

Aired: May 13, 2010 | Comment
Should solely African Americans Adopt a Haitian Child?

Reporter/Producer: Brandon Walker
With Haiti’s future still unclear at the moment, many questions have been raised about the future of adoptions in the country.  News of a church missionary group from Idaho allegedly kidnapping a group of Haitian children sparked contentious dialogue about who should adopt Haitian children.  One group of social workers says the answer is clear: African Americans.  In this first person video blog, Brandon Walker explores both sides of the conversation.  Is it that simple?  Should Black kids be placed with Black families?

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Focus »

Aired: May 7, 2010 | Comment
The New York State of Immigration

Reporter: Angela Chen
Producer: Jane Lee
A stream of anti-immigration sentiment is sweeping across the nation right now, and people are responding in different ways. In tonight’s Focus, Angela Chen takes a look at immigration policy in New York City.

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Morningside »

Aired: May 7, 2010 | Comment
Behind the Concrete Jungle

Reporter: Kethevane Gorjestani
Producer: Chao Deng
To get away from the stress of the city, many people think of city parks. But in our Morningside his week, Kethevane Gorjestani tells us about some area residents who don’t need to look further than their back alley.

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News »

Aired: May 7, 2010 | Comment
The Roller Coaster We Call Wallstreet

Reporter: Angelica Spanos
Producer: Angelica Spanos
The Down Jones Industrial average lost more ground today.
It fell another 140 points…closing at 10,379. The Dow dropped 629 points for the week. Comparatively, today wasn’t all that bad on Wall Street. As Angelica Spanos reports yesterday’s sudden sell-off was one for the books.

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Consumer Watch »

Aired: May 7, 2010 | Comment
Could Over-the-Counter Meds be Dangerous?

Reporter: Monika Plocienniczak
Producer: Kibkabe Araya
In this week’s consumer report…Last July the FDA warned that acetaminophen may harm your liver. Now medicine companies are making the texts bigger on labels to notify the consumer. But Monika Plocienniczak found that many consumers still don’t know the risks involved.

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News »

Aired: May 7, 2010 | Comment
Expanding the Ring of Steel: More Cameras, More Secure?

Reporter: Amikka Smith
Producer: Leslie Picker
Footage from the Times Square security cameras helped authorities track down Faizel Shazhad after last week’s bombing attempt. Amikka Smith reports on tightening security in the area.

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First Person »

Aired: May 4, 2010 | Comment
Spinning Their Wheels

Blog By Kelly Koopmans
Having grown up in the bike friendly Pacific Northwest, Kelly Koopmans turned to cycling as a mode of transportation. But now that she lives in New York City, she walks almost everywhere. Kelly Koopmans explores the turf battle between the city’s cyclists and pedestrians.

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Headline, News »

Aired: April 30, 2010 | Comment
Community Mourns as St. Vincent’s Shutters

Reporter: Leslie Hart
Producer: Angela Chen
After 160 years, the doors of St. Vincent’s Hospital are shut for good. Leslie Hart returned to Greenwich Village to report on the closing of the last Catholic hospital in New York.

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Morningside »

Aired: April 30, 2010 | Comment

Reporter: Kibkabe Araya
Producer: Thad Novak
With people across the country discussing the new Arizona immigration law, here in Morningside Heights, many in the immigrant community say they are ready for positive reform. Kibkabe Araya reports.

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Consumer Watch »

Aired: April 30, 2010 | Comment
Confused about “Natural”?

Reporter: Chao Deng
Producer: Amikka Smith
For years, the Food and Drug Administration has been trying to get food companies to stop using misleading food labels. But many consumers are still confused about labels on foods they buy. Chao Deng brings us this week’s Consumer Watch.

We did contact Tropicana, which makes the orange juice shown in this video. The company says it complies with FDA regulations and that it believes that all its ingredients are properly labeled.

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Focus »

Aired: April 30, 2010 | Comment
No Salt in the City

Reporter: Saskya Vandoorne
Producer: Kethevane Gorjestani
Our Focus story this week looks at the city’s efforts to reduce the amount of salt we eat. So far 16 food companies have agreed to cut the amount of salt in bacon, rice, ketchup and other foods. Saskya Vandoorne reports.

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