THIRTEEN

Celebrating the Stories of Our Community

Michelle Michalos — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:46:50 +0000

WNET has partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs to develop the Community Stories campaign, which highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of ordinary New Yorkers. Learn more on Inside Thirteen.

MetroFocus: 30 Years of Paper Tiger

Michelle Michalos — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:46:48 +0000

Paper Tiger Television — the NYC public access show that set the stage for a generation of media critics, alternative news organizations and pranksters — is celebrating its 30th b-day.

Nature: Racoon Nation – City Living

Michelle Michalos — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:57:33 +0000

Nature explores how the raccoon’s intelligence, adaptability, and diet help them thrive in urban landscapes.

The Art of Redistricting: A Guide to Reading Between the Lines

Bijan Rezvani — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:45:26 +0000

The redistricting maps for the New York State Legislature have been called “the most gerrymandered” in recent New York history. How exactly do districts get gerrymandered, and where is it happening?

NYC-ARTS News: City Events for February 2 through 9, 2012

Daniel Ross — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:37 +0000

Christina Ha reports on the latest arts and culture events from around the Tri-State Area, including stage fashion at Bard Graduate Center, Richard III at BAM, gender and sexuality in modern American portraiture at the Brooklyn Museum, the future of space exploration at AMNH.

New York on the Clock: Donna Siafakas, Peter Pan Bakery

Michelle Michalos — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:18 +0000

Donna and her husband run Peter Pan Donut and Pastry Shop in Greenpoint. A favorite stop for both neighborhood regulars and out-of-town visitors, Peter Pan features hand-cut donuts and a few seasonal and special items, such as their donut ice cream sandwich.

Young Voters and the Coming Presidential Election

Bijan Rezvani — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:13:22 +0000

Student journalist Alexander Heffner discusses the youth vote and this year’s election.

Everyday People: NYC’s Minimum Wage Earners

Bijan Rezvani — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:09:37 +0000

Who makes minimum wage? MetroFocus spent a day talking to New Yorkers about the proposed wage increase.

NewsHour: Unemployment Dips to 8.3%

Bijan Rezvani — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:07:41 +0000

The unemployment rate continued to trend downward Friday, reaching the lowest rate in three years.

Downton Abbey – Season Two

Michelle Michalos — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Downton Abbey returns for a second season Sundays Jan. 8 – Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN. Learn more about the new season with video clips and extras, and check out our new blog, “Downton Dish,” for episode recaps immediately following each episode.