Across NYC today, parking spaces will be filled by mini-parks, a project of national ‘Parking Day’, to highlight awareness of how we use public spaces in cities, which started in 2005. Read more about Parking Day, or watch a video from last year’s event.
* Here’s a list of all parks around the area.
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On Sept. 18th at 8pm, Thirteen will air a documentary about the making of the critically-acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s production of Twelfth Night, followed by the play itself. The special is hosted by Kristin Chenoweth. Read more about the production and the documentary here…
Radiohole breaks with traditional forms of theater, so it seems fair that a written treatment reflect this. The company’s new production, ANGER/NATION, is at The Kitchen through Sept. 27 (SPOILER ALERT: contains plot and production details). Read on…
On Thursday, September 11, 2008, Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain attended the ServiceNation Summit at Columbia University. The candidates spoke about the role of service in contemporary American society. Watch an audio slideshow with students’ reactions to the event.
Are teachers with the highest qualifications the “best” teachers in the classroom? Parents, principals, educators, experts, and students weigh in about what they think makes a great teacher. What qualities do you look for in a good teacher? See article….
A look at how 9/11 is still affecting the lives of many New Yorkers. The 1/2 hour includes: The difficulties that have plagued the rebuilding effort; some of the people suffering from severe health problems because of their work at ground zero; and people who lost family or friends on 9/11. Watch.
Developer Larry Silverstein held the lease at World Trade Center on 9/11, and he has been a major player in the rebuilding saga at ground zero. 7 years later, there’s not a single completed structure on the site. Watch interview…
New York Voices has followed the issues surrounding 9/11 for 7 years–from the hurt and healing to rebuilding. There are 4 new videos online this week, a number of archival stories to watch, and we want to know what you do on 9/11, 7 years later…Go.
In 1973, local Thirteen program The 51st State aired this video ode to the World Trade Center in honor of its grand opening. It’s abstract and a little strange; stranger still today. Read more about The 51st State and this segment.
After years of delays, construction is underway at ground zero. Larry Silverstein gives Rafael Pi Roman an overview of the site and the plans. Watch now…
