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In this edition of MetroFocus we report from New Jersey and New York six months after Sandy, and host Rafael Pi Roman follows up with New York City Housing Authority General Manager Cecil House.
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MetroFocus Full Episode: Public Housing After Sandy, Children’s Mental Health, Museum of MathematicsIn this edition of MetroFocus we report from New Jersey and New York six months after Sandy, and host Rafael Pi Roman follows up with New York City Housing Authority General Manager Cecil House.
MetroFocus Full Episode
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MetroFocus Full Episode: Corruption in Albany, Robin Hood Foundation, Sonia ManzanoThis week on MetroFocus: discussing New Yorkers' outlook on corruption in Albany, following up with the Robin Hood Foundation almost 6 months after Sandy, and an interview with Maria from Sesame Street.
MetroFocus Full Episode
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MetroFocus Full Episode: Approaches to Saving Failing Schools, Yoani Sánchez, New York’s New Genome CenterIn this edition of MetroFocus an inside look at different approaches to saving failing schools. Rafael Pi Roman interviews Cuban blogger, Yoani Sánchez. And Dr. Robert Darnell talks about new developments from the New York Genome Center.
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MetroFocus: Full EpisodeMetroFocus reports on the debate over raising the minimum wage, we talk about our Five Borough Ballot reporting project on the mayoral election, some famous cheesecake by upstate nuns, and much more...
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MetroFocus: Full EpisodeMetroFocus reports from three New York regions four months after Sandy, Rafael Pi Roman interviews Vin Cipolla of The Municipal Art Society about plans to make major changes to Manhattan’s East Midtown and more.
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MetroFocus: Full EpisodeMetroFocus takes an in-depth look at the relationship between gun violence and poverty. Rafael Pi Roman interviews AIDS activist, Peter Staley, and more.
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MetroFocus: Full Episode January 22MetroFocus looks at the recovery nearly 90 days after Superstorm Sandy, compares and contrasts two different state of the state addresses, and wishes Grand Central Terminal a happy birthday.
MetroFocus: Full Episode January 22
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MetroFocus: Full Episode January 9January 9: MetroFocus follows the hurricane recovery money, checks in with a New Jersey school, and presents a Solutions Story on homeless youth.
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MetroFocus: Full Episode Dec. 20An in-depth look at what happened when the power went out at New York hospitals, interviews with former Mayor Ed Koch and former Governor Christine Todd Whitman, and more.
MetroFocus: Full Episode Dec. 20
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MetroFocus: Full Episode Dec. 6How the region is recovering from Hurricane Sandy and a look at the magnificent trees of the New York Botanical Garden.
MetroFocus: Full Episode Dec. 6
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MetroFocus: Full Episode November 15Post-Sandy topics include continuing efforts to bring light and heat to thousands, the power grid, and tips on how to put traumatic events in perspective for children.
MetroFocus: Full Episode November 15
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MetroFocus Special Edition: Wealth and Income in New York CityA look at wealth and questions of disparity with economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth, former New York Times economics columnist Jeff Madrick, and historian Kenneth Jackson.
MetroFocus Special Edition: Wealth and Income in New York City
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MetroFocus: Full Episode November 8Coverage of Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath focuses on how the region is coping with the worst storm in its history and moving forward with recovery efforts.
MetroFocus: Full Episode November 8
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NJTV/MetroFocus Special Report: Coping with CatastropheNJ Today and MetroFocus assessed the effect of Hurricane Sandy on the region. Watch the livestream archive of the video.
NJTV/MetroFocus Special Report: Coping with Catastrophe
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MetroFocus: Full October EpisodeLocal elections and how changes in ethnic communities are being mapped. Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz on income inequality. How the Arthur Ashe Institute is saving lives.
MetroFocus: Full October Episode
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MetroFocus: Full September EpisodeNational and local gun politics, and interviews with the former NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Israel's Consul General and journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
MetroFocus: Full September Episode
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‘MetroFocus: Transforming Transportation’ Full EpisodeMetroFocus explores the diverse ways to get around the metropolitan area and the large-scale projects that will improve overburdened transit systems.
'MetroFocus: Transforming Transportation' Full Episode
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‘MetroFocus: The Tech Economy’ Full EpisodeThis half-hour program hosted by Rafael Pi Roman examines the booming tech sector in New York City and its future.
'MetroFocus: The Tech Economy' Full Episode
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‘MetroFocus: Education Innovation’ Full EpisodeThis half-hour program takes on some of the controversial issues and new trends in education, with New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and more.
'MetroFocus: Education Innovation' Full Episode
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New Jersey Town Puts Armed Police Officers In SchoolsNJToday Managing Editor Mike Schneider interviews the mayor of Marlboro Township, NJ, Jonathan Hornik who decided to put armed police officers in every one of the town’s schools.
New Jersey Town Puts Armed Police Officers In Schools
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Following Sandy Aid MoneyRafael Pi Roman follows up with a discussion about where the billions in federal money will go with Jarrett Murphy, editor-in-chief of the non-profit investigative news organization “City Limits” and Nick Powell, staff reporter for “City & State.”
Following Sandy Aid Money
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Rebuilding on the Jersey ShoreNJToday’s Lauren Wanko reports from Mantoloking, NJ where Sandy destroyed or severely damaged hundreds of homes.
Rebuilding the Jersey Shore
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Ed Koch: On His Kind of TownFormer New York Mayor Ed Koch reviews political corruption, political leaders and his decision to seek a fourth term.
Ed Koch on His Kind of Town
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Making a Home for Displaced YouthThe president of Covenant House, Kevin Ryan, talks about homeless youth and how to help in our MetroFocus solutions story.
Solutions: Making a Home for Displaced Youth
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MetroFocus Solutions Story: ASPCA Emergency Shelter for Displaced PetsA temporary animal shelter may be a solution for residents who won’t evacuate without their pets.
MetroFocus Solutions Story: ASPCA Emergency Shelter for Displaced Pets
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Sandy’s Impact on NYC HospitalsWhat happened when the power went out at New York City hospitals? Reporter Rick Karr visits Coney Island Hospital, where almost two months after the storm, services are limited.
Sandy's Impact on NYC Hospitals
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How Sand Dunes Protected a Jersey Shore TownBradley Beach's sand dunes are credited with leaving its boardwalk and beachfront buildings largely intact.
How Sand Dunes Protected a Jersey Shore Town
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Mayor Ed Koch on His Career and Challenges Facing the Future MayorThe former mayor shares his opinions of politicians and recounts his challenges and honors.
Mayor Ed Koch on His Career and Challenges Facing the Future Mayor
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Former NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman on Sandy AftermathNJToday Managing Editor Mike Schneider speaks with New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, who says tourism will be hit hard.
Former NJ Gov. Christine Todd Whitman on Sandy Aftermath
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MetroFocus Preview Dec. 20An in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at what happened when the power went out at New York hospitals, an interview with former Mayor Ed Koch and more.
MetroFocus Preview Dec. 20
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The Magnificent Trees of New York Botanical GardenWhile the famous Bronx garden lost 557 trees to Sandy, none of the "Magnificent Trees" featured in a new book were harmed.
The Magnificent Trees of New York Botanical Garden
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New Jersey Fishing Industry Takes Hit from SandyIn Belford, fishing boats weathered the storm out of Sandy’s path but their facilities have been completely destroyed.
New Jersey Fishing Industry Takes Hit from Sandy
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NJ First Lady Mary Pat Christie Starts Relief FundThe hurricane relief fund, to supplement expenses not covered by FEMA or insurance, has raised more than $18 million.
NJ First Lady Mary Pat Christie Starts Relief Fund
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FEMA Recovery Efforts and Post-Disaster ScamsFEMA's deputy federal coordinating officer speaks about FEMA's work in New York City and warns homeowners about scams.
FEMA Recovery Efforts and Post-Disaster Scams
