by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · Real-Life Gladiators Fight in a Medieval Combat Tournament The Armored League held its inaugural tournament in Chinatown, where modern-day knights fight with armor and swords for a $1,000 grand prize. Reported and produced by Graham...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 22, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · The Irish Speakers of New York City Across all five boroughs, New Yorkers from all walks of life are coming to learn and speak an ancient language. At the New York Irish Center in Long Island City, Queens, these language speaking events called Gaeltachts...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 15, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · New Rat City As mayor of New York, Eric Adams has declared war on Rats. This fall, the city council approved a bill to use edible birth control in some Manhattan parks. But what would New York City be like without our iconic rodent residents? Reporter...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 15, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · New York Celebrates Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Kamala Harris’ historic run was said to have roots to Shirley Chisholm, widely considered the first Black woman to seriously run for president. Chisholm’s political life is currently on display at the...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 5, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · To flip the House, NY Democrats look to flip the suburbs Democrats are focusing their efforts on a number of key suburban districts as they look to flip the House in November. Reporter Jesse King travels to upstate New York with the...
by Melanie Marich | Nov 5, 2024 | 2024, Features
Audio Files · Amid historic elections, Puerto Ricans decide where their vote matters most On a Wednesday night at La Sala de Pepe, Puerto Ricans gather to watch a crucial gubernatorial debate. A new political party is sparking hope for change amid a corrupt two-party...
