Audio Files · New York City’s Workers Rights Crisis (S11 E4) – 11-16-2022 – FULL EPISODE

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In this episode of AudioFiles season 11, we bring you stories about New York City’s workers rights crisis, Instagram and censorship and the science of pouring the perfect pint of beer. Then, we hear the latest developments in Haiti’s political crisis from Haitian Times reporter Macollvie Neel. Later in the show, host Leonardo Lopez Carreno sits down with Joseph van der Naald, adjunct professor at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, to talk about how New York City has led the nation in the past year’s flurry of organized labor activity.

Managing Producer: Amanda Rozon

Host: Leonardo Lopez Carreno

Show Producer: Elizabeth Short 

Associate Producer: Thomas Hughes

Reporters: Tasha Sandoval, Laura Bratton, Amanda Rozon, Sarah Kerson, Paige Perez, Elizabeth Short and Thomas Hughes 

Guests: Joseph van der Naald, Macollvie Neel and Eli Dvorkin

Editors: Maggie Freleng, Kalli Anderson 

Engineer: Chad Bernard 

Music: Jason Shaw, Jonas Hipper and Dyalla

Audio Files · Queens Reacts To Ballot Proposal 1

The Midterm elections are on Tuesday, November 8 and this year’s New York State ballots include four proposals. We head to Middle Village, Queens to hear what locals have to say about the 2022 Environmental Bond Act.

 

Reported by Tasha Sandoval 

Audio Files · Respite For Deliveristas

Delivery workers zoom around the city bringing to us the food we’ve ordered. That doesn’t leave them with a lot of safe and clean places to rest throughout the day. New York City officials are now planning to transform vacant news stands across the city into worker hubs where workers can take a break during shifts. We hear from Los Deliveristas Unidos, the group leading the push for this change.

 

Reported by Yvonne Marquez

Audio Files · The Mayor of McCarren Park

In this installment of “New York at work,” we hear from fitness instructor Kiki Morris who has been helping locals achieve wellness from the same corner of McCarren Park for almost 25 years. He says feeling good comes from inside and exercise isn’t about looking good. 

 

Reported by Trina Mannino 

Audio Files · Queer Story Hour

Organizations like Drag Queen Story Hour NYC have received pushback from people who think exposing kids to drag queens is dangerous. But drag queen Bella Noche continues to bring stories on inclusivity and acceptance to New York City kids. We hear from Bella Noche before she hosts a story hour session on Randall’s Island.

 

Reported by Leonardo Lopez Carreno

Audio Files · Scents and the City

Lemongrass, tulsi, sage and anise. A group in Washington Heights is growing and giving away herbs to the community in an effort to promote the importance of connecting with nature.

 

Reported by Yvonne Marquez

Audio Files · Autistic New Yorkers Gather In Person Again

Many New Yorkers are excited to return to in-person gatherings after a long period of social distancing and Zoom meetings. But for people with autism spectrum disorder, these gatherings can present unique challenges. We hear why some autistic New Yorkers are still choosing to see each other in person.

 

Reported by Leonardo Lopez Carreno

Audio Files · Preparing For The Expected

In 2021, Hurricane Ida brought the heaviest rain the city has seen in history. We hear about a group of neighbors in Williamsbridge in the Bronx who are still recovering from the floods caused by hurricane.

 

Reported by Laura Bratton

Audio Files · How Can New York City Prepare For Future Hurricanes? (S11 E3) – 11-02-2022 – FULL EPISODE

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In this episode of AudioFiles season 11, we bring you stories about rest stops for delivery workers, how New York City deals with hurricanes and provide updates on the midterm elections. Then, host Elizabeth Short interviews reporter Molly Boigon on her investigation into abusive labor practices and labor trafficking on US military bases abroad. Later in the show, our host talks to Jaime Longoria Castillo, manager for research and training for the Disinfo Defense League, about how misinformation and disinformation campaigns are targeting the Latinx community. 

Managing Producer: Amanda Rozon

Host: Elizabeth Short

Show Producer: Thomas Hughes

Associate Producer: Leonardo Lopez Carreno

Reporters: Tasha Sandoval, Yvonne Marquez, Trina Mannino, Laura Bratton, Leonardo Lopez Carreno. 

Guests: Thaddeus Pawlowski, Molly Boigon, Jaime Longoria Castillo

Editors: Maggie Freleng, Kalli Anderson 

Sound Engineer: Amber Watson

Music: Jason Shaw, Dilating Times, oymaldonado, Kirk Osamayo

Audio Files · “There’s Nobody Else Who’s Going To Be Akil County”

This week in our “New Yorkers at work” series, reporter Amanda Rozon sits down with producer Akil County, also known as Kilionaire, in his studio on Long Island. He shares what inspires him to produce beats, and his Caribbean heritage that sets him apart from other musical artists in New York City.

Audio Files · The New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

In this week’s audio postcard series, we head to the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival and hear from the four filmmakers granted money meant to support new LGBTQ+ film makers. 

 

Reported by Yvonne Marquez

Audio Files · What’s At Stake At Jacob Riis Beach?

The People’s Beach at Jacob Riis has been a well-known destination for LGBTQ+ New Yorker’s since the 1940’s This week, we go to Bay One of Riis Beach to find out what makes it such a special place and why people want to keep it queer.

 

Reported by Tasha Sandoval

Audio Files · Pandemic-Boom Roller Skaters Are Getting Competitive

Roller skating its height in the 70’s and 80’s, but the sport saw a recent boom during the pandemic. In this week’s “New York at work” series, we learn how new roller skaters are getting more competitive and are attracting sponsors, too. 

 

Reported by Laura Bratton 

Audio Files · Roz The Diva On Body Inclusivity In Pole Dancing

Pole dancing studios are exploding in popularity, but not everyone sees their bodies represented up on the pole. Reporter Paige Perez speaks with Roz the Diva, a pole dance instructor changing the culture of body inclusivity in pole. 

 

Reported by Paige Perez

Audio Files · Choreographer and Filmmaker Yvonne Rainer Reflects On Her 60-year Career

Reporter Trina Mannino brings us behind the scenes with Yvonne Rainer, an avant garde choreographer and filmmaker who has been pushing boundaries with her work since the 1960s. Then, Trina joins host Thomas Hughes to share her reaction to Yvonne Rainer’s final dance performance as a choreographer.

Audio Files · Seeing NYC’s Trees for the Forest

There are hundreds of thousands of trees in New York City. We meet an organizer in the Bronx who wants New Yorkers to know how to take care of the trees in your neighborhood.

 

Reported by Austin Cope

Audio Files · The State of New York City’s Record-High Rates of Homelessness (S11 E2) 10-19-2022 – FULL EPISODE

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In this episode of AudioFiles season 11, we bring you stories about The People’s Beach at Jacob Riis, NYC trees, body inclusivity in pole dancing and the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival. We also hear choreographer and filmmaker Yvonne Rainer reflect on her 60-year career. Later in the show, our host Thomas Hughes interviews Giselle Routhier, an assistant professor and postdoctoral fellow at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to talk about the record-high number of adults experiencing homelessness in the city

Managing Producer: Amanda Rozon

Host: Thomas Hughes

Show Producer: Leonardo Lopez Carreno

Associate Producer: Elizabeth Short

Reporters: Paige Perez, Tasha Sandoval, Yvonne Marquez, Trina Mannino, Austin Cope

Guests: Ethan Stark-Miller and Giselle Routhier

Music Credit: Jason Shaw, Nana Kwabena, Kevin MacLeod, First Contact, Akil County

Editors: Maggie Freleng, Kalli Anderson 

Sound Engineer: Amber Watson

Audio Files · New York’s Emerging Marijuana Market: Will Everyone Have A Seat At The Table?

Now that marijuana is legal in New York State, people with previous marijuana charges will be some of the first to be awarded dispensary licenses. We hear from one hopeful marijuana dispensary licensee.

 

Reported by Trina Mannino

Audio Files · A Day In The Life Of A Busker

We follow one busker on a day on the job as he shares how he navigates tensions with the police and the colder months ahead.

 

Reported by Molly Boigon

Audio Files · “Yo Tengo Esperanza, I have Hope”

In this installment of our “New York at work” series, we hear how award-winning Latin jazz musician and composer Bobby Sanabria is working to pass on his music and culture to the next generation of musicians. 

 

Reported by Paige Perez