NOW investigates an urgent healthcare problem: a critical shortage of nurses. What strains are being placed on the medical system, and what’s being done to attract more nurses? Watch.
It took approx. 30 years for the NYC Subway to go from concept to opening. In 1904, Mayor McClellan drove the train on the first subway line, which went from City Hall to 145th and Broadway. Read more about the system and watch a 1905 film of the subway.
Remixing the Ordinary is the inaugural exhibition at the Museum of Arts & Design, opening in the new building at 2 Columbus Circle. The exhibition features work by 50 artists who create artwork and installations comprised of ordinary objects. Watch video…
* World markets in decline
* Britain on the edge of recession
* Gas prices the lowest in a year
* Saving Australia’s sea turtles
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A state-wide look at some of the decisive Senate races and the issues that will be affected if a shift in power, from Republican to Democrat, occurs. Includes reports from other public tv stations across New York, and addresses issues of the budget, the economy, and more. Watch now.
* Arab plan to bring peace in the mideast
* More on Pakistan and the Taliban
* Egypt today: journalism and free speech
* Oktoberfest in Taybeh, Israel
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This November, Democrats are poised to take control of the New York state senate, which has been controlled by Republicans for over 43 years. This would give Democrats control of all three branches of state government. Which issues mean the most to you when deciding who to vote for? Take our poll…
The pilot of Artopia, a kids’ show about art, debuts this week. But you can watch the whole episode online, and give us your opinion–your feedback is welcome! Watch now.
Charlie Rose sits down with director Charlie Kaufman and actor Philip Seymour Hoffman to discuss the pair’s new film, “Synecdoche, New York”, about a theater director attempting to create a life-size replica of New York as part of his new play.
For bloggers and mainstream journalists, Egypt is far from free. Watch a video interview of blogger Hossam el-Hamalawy, who says he’s been arrested, questioned and tortured several times during his career. He describes the blogging community in Cairo as having one foot in cyberspace and the other in the street.
