MetroFocus Full Episode: Minimum Wage, Libraries, Salt Sugar Fat
In this edition, MetroFocus reprises its reporting on the minimum wage debate, the changing role of city libraries, and birdwatchers after Hurricane Sandy, with a new segment on Michael Moss' new book, "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us"
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MetroFocus Full Episode: Minimum Wage, Libraries, Salt Sugar FatIn this edition, MetroFocus reprises its reporting on the minimum wage debate, the changing role of city libraries, and birdwatchers after Hurricane Sandy, with a new segment on Michael Moss' new book, "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us"
MetroFocus Full Episode: Minimum Wage, Libraries, Salt Sugar Fat
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MetroFocus Full Episode: Sandy and Infrastructure, Lady of the O.K. Corral, Cherry Blossom FestivalThis week on MetroFocus: Sandy's long-lasting impact on Lower Manhattan's infrastructure, new plans for the Port Authority bridges, and the lady of the O.K. Corral.
MetroFocus Full Episode
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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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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
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Update: Small Steps for Hurricane Victims in Long Beach and RockawaysMetroFocus updates reports on two families' struggle to recover from flooding and mold damage.
Update: Small Steps for Hurricane Victims in Long Beach and Rockaways
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MetroFocus December 6 PreviewHow the region is recovering from Hurricane Sandy and a look at the trees of the New York Botanical Garden.
MetroFocus December 6 Preview
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Helping Kids Cope with DisasterAn expert psychiatrist gives parents advice on helping children with post-storm anxiety and schools help students cope when they return to class.
Helping Kids Cope with Disaster
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Update on Post-Sandy NJTransit RecoveryMartin Robins, founding director of the Alan Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University and former executive director of NJTransit gives an update on the NJTransit recovery.
Update on Post-Sandy NJTransit Recovery
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Housing Storm Victims a Top Priority in Jersey CityFEMA has said the most common need in Jersey City is housing for the large number of displaced victims.
Housing Storm Victims a Top Priority in Jersey City
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Power Problems Persist in Lower ManhattanRick Karr reports on efforts to help residents at Knickerbocker Village on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and is joined by NY State Senator Daniel Squadron.
Power Problems Persist in Lower Manhattan
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Coney Island Church as Anchor of Storm ReliefColumbia University Graduate School of Journalism students Jon Gerberg and Kristen Reed report from the Coney Island Gospel Assembly Church.
Coney Island Church as Anchor of Storm Relief
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Steps to Recovery for Small BusinessesBusinesses are coming back to life in the areas of the city most affected by Hurricane Sandy. The city's Department of Small Business Services provides many resources.
Steps to Recovery for Small Businesses
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Questioning the Power GridThe failure of the power grid have left many people wondering where the system went wrong. An energy consultant provides perspective.
Questioning the Power Grid
