Podcasts about New York City Housing Authority

At the 2025 National Membership Meeting of Jewish Voice for Peace in Baltimore, MD, thousands of anti-Zionist Jews gathered to reaffirm their opposition to Israel's occupation of Palestine and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians—and to reject the antisemitic notion that the political ideology of Zionism represents all Jews. In this vital and wide-ranging discussion recorded during the JVP gathering in Baltimore, TRNN's Marc Steiner sits down with self-identified Palestinian Jews Esther Farmer and Ariella Aïsha Azoulay to discuss the complexities of Jewish identity and belonging today, the historical origins of Israel, and “the way that Zionism destroyed both Palestine and the diverse modes of Jewish life” that predate and reject the Zionist project.Ariella Aïsha Azoulay is a Palestinian Jew of African origins, film essayist, curator, and professor of modern culture and comparative literature at Brown University. She is the author of numerous books, including: Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism; The Civil Contract of Photography; and From Palestine to Israel: A Photographic Record of Destruction and State Formation, 1947-1950. Esther Farmer is a Palestinian Jew and native Brooklynite passionate about using theater as a tool for community development. She is former Ombudsman and Manager for the New York City Housing Authority, former United Nations representative for the International Association for Community Development and was an original founder of Teamsters for a Democratic Union. She is also a Jewish Voice for Peace NYC chapter leader and the director and playwright of “Wrestling with Zionism.”Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: Alina NehlichHelp TRNN continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Housing and Urban Development has kept up pressure on the New York City Housing Authority. The latest study by HUD's Office of Inspector General urges New York to have a more comprehensive anti-fraud program. This follows the bribery and corruption charges against 70 city housing officials last year. For more, we turn deputy IG Stephen Begg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Housing and Urban Development has kept up pressure on the New York City Housing Authority. The latest study by HUD's Office of Inspector General urges New York to have a more comprehensive anti-fraud program. This follows the bribery and corruption charges against 70 city housing officials last year. For more, we turn deputy IG Stephen Begg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York City Housing Authority is turning over operations at the Manhattanville Houses to a private firm, as part of a city program. Plus, the debate about admissions and equity at some elite New York City high schools. Also, WNYC's Sean Carlson and Arya Sundaram discuss Mayor Adams' meeting with President-elect Trump's “border czar.”

Deer runs through Tennessee gym and poops in the women's locker room, New York City Housing Authority shows off new state-of-the-art vacuum-powered trash system, Truck overturns and litters Arizona highway with 1000's of cans of EMPTY White Claw

A report claims the New York City Housing Authority has done little to monitor repairs and maintenance at its complexes. Plus, a Brooklyn concrete magnate is hoping to stop a Florida country from turning an ocean liner into a huge artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico. And finally, WNYC's Sean Carlson talks with Justin Brannan, chair of the New York City Council's finance committee, about the New York City budget.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New York City Housing Authority's plan to tear down and rebuild the Chelsea-Elliot and Fulton Houses is a step closer after receiving official NYCHA board approval. Plus, the annual Village Halloween Parade kicks off Thursday night at 7 p.m.

In this episode of Embracing Your Voice, host welcomes Yulín Níu, a former legislative aide, community organizer, and public service advocate. Yulín shares her journey from Taiwanese immigrant to being the first Asian American elected to the New York State Assembly for the 65th district. She discusses her early inspirations, her career in public service, and the challenges she faced, including racism, sexism, and navigating machine politics. Yulín reflects on her progressive legislative work, including tenant rights, consumer protection, and advocacy for increased funding for the New York City Housing Authority. She also talks about her congressional run, her experience with mentorship, and the importance of representation and using one's voice to effect change.If you enjoyed the show and you want to join our community of other women of color who are embracing their voice head over to https://embracingyourvoicepod.com/Connect with Atima on:InstagramTwitterLinkedin

Episode 143 - March 11th, 2024 - Scamers R Them…. - Violations Counter - Walt - 0 x DJ Intence - 0 - Songs Of The Episode - THEHONESTGUY “Hanging With You”  - 18 New York city Employees Arrested IN COVID Benefit Fraud Bust   - 2 Women Drove Mans Body To Bank To Withdraw Funds  - NYCHA Bribery Scandal  - Songs Of The Episode - Keanu Goin' Stoopid “Turks”  - France Becomes The First & Only Country To Guarantee Abortion As A Constitutional Right  - CVS & Walgreens To Offer Abortion Pills Starting In March  - Dr. Ruth Gottesman's Story (A Widow's Unexpected Gift & Her Good Deeds Forward)  - Songs Of The Episode - Jhonni Blaze “Fumble”  - Financial Advice Investing isn't an Option its Mandatory  - Wise Guy's Segment - Pastor Giving The Good Word. When your blessings is in front of you, Asking God To Send A Significant Other but Walking By It…. - Wise Guy's Segment - Earn Your Leisure “The SIMP Economy Is At Dangerous Levels”  - Songs Of The Episode -  Flo “Walk Like This” 

Dozens of current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority were arrested earlier this month, slapped with federal charges of bribery and extortion for taking kickbacks from companies getting housing-development contracts. The Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General (HUD IG) helped conduct the multi-agency investigation leading to the charges. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin was visited in-studio by IG Rae Oliver Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dozens of current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority were arrested earlier this month, slapped with federal charges of bribery and extortion for taking kickbacks from companies getting housing-development contracts. The Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General (HUD IG) helped conduct the multi-agency investigation leading to the charges. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin was visited in-studio by IG Rae Oliver Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph is joined by labor activist Gene Bruskin to discuss how labor leaders are joining with Progressive lawmakers to demand a ceasefire in Gaza, and the true meaning of solidarity. Then Ralph welcomes Rick Perlstein— historian, chronicler of American conservativism, and author of Nixonland—to explain Donald Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party.Gene Bruskin is a veteran of the labor movement as a local union president, organizer, and campaign coordinator for numerous local and national unions.  He has done extensive international labor solidarity work, including with Iraqi workers and unions, and is a founder of US Labor Against the War. He is also a member of the National Labor Network for a Ceasefire. Never in the 140 year history of the labor movement—starting with the A.F.L. formation in 1885—has there been such a broad-scale resistance to U.S. government policy in the middle of a conflict like this. It's just never happened before.Gene BruskinThe labor movement has to understand that there's a lot of contradictions in the Democratic Party and we cannot allow the party to define our interests. And on foreign policy, the idea has been long time proposed in the labor movement that our national interests require us to do “this” kind of foreign policy or “this” war… But really what we did in our organization U.S. Labor Against the War during the Iraq War—where we actually built real solidarity with Iraqi workers and brought them all over the country here—was we said the national interest of the corporations is not the same as the national interest of the average worker. Gene BruskinSomeday we will see that when unions endorse Democratic presidents, they make demands in return. They should not have simply endorsed Biden—as the U.A.W. did, and others—without demanding a public commitment.Ralph NaderRick Perlstein is a historian and chronicler of American conservativism. He is the author of Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America, Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus, and Reaganland: America's Right Turn 1976-1980.These feelings of dispossession, of vulnerability, of weakness really get at the darkest and most easily-manipulated parts of the human mind that are based on the most primal fears. Stuff like fears of snakes, fear of cockroaches, fear of dark things that go bump in the night. And those are there in our brains, they're in the lowest parts of our brains. And what the Republican Party has been doing for decades… is they're exploiting that animal part of the brain in order to aggrandize their own power. And it's really, really scary. And one of the things that makes it, again, so scary is it is precisely not amenable to rational persuasion.Rick PerlsteinThe Democratic Party is not the kind of party that says, “Wow, we can use this and sustain these things that we were able to put in during an emergency to shore up our power forever.” Instead, as soon as they had the chance, they took them away.Rick PerlsteinIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 2/14/241. On Monday, the Senate voted through a mammoth $95 billion foreign aid package furnishing American assistance to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Beyond arming Israel however, this bill also bans funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, or UNRWA, one of the key agencies providing relief to Palestinians in Gaza – even as starvation in Gaza deepens to lethal levels – and removes previous requirements that the president inform Congress of additional weapons transfers to Israel. Voting against the bill, Senator Merkley of Oregon said “The campaign conducted by the Netanyahu government is at odds with our American values & American law…I cannot vote to send more bombs & shells to Israel when they are using them in an indiscriminate manner against Palestinian civilians.” In another speech, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said “Kids in Gaza are now dying from the deliberate withholding of food. In addition to the horror of that news, one other thing is true, that is a war crime. It is a textbook war crime. And that makes those who orchestrate it war criminals.” Yet, despite correctly identifying the Israeli starvation campaign as a war crime, Van Hollen voted in favor of the arms package. The bill now moves to the House, which failed to advance it just last week. House Speaker Mike Johnson has gone on record saying he opposes the package because it does not address immigration at the southern border.2. In Michigan, a movement is underway to deny Joe Biden the state's delegates, by encouraging voters to check the box for “uncommitted” in the upcoming Democratic primary. So far, over 30 Democratic elected officials in the state have cosigned this movement, including Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud of Dearborn and Representative Abraham Aiyash, Majority Leader in the Michigan House. This list is expected to grow as Biden's untempered support for Israel puts Michigan Democrats on increasingly perilous footing. More information is available at ListentoMichigan.com.3. If you're a Hulu subscriber, you may have seen the pro-Israel propaganda the streamer has been running. Put simply, the ad – created by Israel's National Public Diplomacy Directorate – begins like a tourist ad for Gaza – using AI-generated images – and then shifts to showing the reality on the ground there, ascribing all blame for conditions in Gaza to Hamas, with no mention of the fact that Israel has blockaded Gaza and turned it into what major human rights groups call “the world's largest open air prison.” With this ad running constantly, locals in Los Angeles have mobilized to protest Hulu's offices, a rare escalation that the company would be wise not to ignore. This from Vice.4. Two stunning stories on Boeing: in an LA Times article, Ed Pierson – a former Boeing senior manager – is quoted saying “I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane...I've worked in the factory where they were built, and I saw the pressure employees were under to rush the planes out the door. I tried to get them to shut down before the first crash.” Joe Jacobsen, a former engineer at Boeing and the FAA, said “I would tell my family to avoid the Max. I would tell everyone, really.” Meanwhile, the American Prospect reports that the lawyer who exposed Epstein's sweetheart deal with Alex Acosta has sued the Department of Justice, in an attempt to force disclosure of what is in the Deferred Prosecution Agreement reached by Boeing and the Trump administration following the 737 MAX crashes. We hope this recidivist corporation finally gets its comeuppance.5. The Federal Communications Commission has issued a rule banning AI-generated voices in robocalls. Specifically, the commission expressed grave concern about the potential for manipulation of voters in the upcoming presidential election. AI-generated voices in these calls would likely be capable of deceiving voters into thinking that public figures had endorsed a particular candidate when they have not.6. Gothamist reports at least 70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority have been arrested on bribery and corruption charges. According to the report, “superintendents, assistant superintendents and other NYCHA officials accepted more than $2 million in kickbacks from contractors in exchange for over $13 million in NYCHA business across at least 100 developments.” These corrupt bureaucrats manipulated no-bid contracts in a “pay-to-play” scheme to grant these contracts to contractors that paid them off. Federal prosecutors are calling this “the largest single-day bribery takedown in the history of the justice department.”7. According to More Perfect Union, “Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont says his state will purchase $1 billion of residents' medical debt for just $6.5 million. Then he will cancel it all, abolishing medical debt for 250,000 people. This is the first time a state has forgiven medical debt at a massive scale.” This demonstrates what is possible for Democrats at the state and federal level. No excuses.8. UFCW Local 400 reports that the FRESHFARM workers have ratified their first contract. This marks the culmination of the first-in-the-nation successful farmer's market unionization effort. Among other provisions, this contract includes “Higher wages…Vacation time…Improved workplace conditions and safety standards…[and] Grievance and arbitration procedures.” Yuval Lev, a market operator who was on the union's bargaining committee said “We're proud to codify these hard-fought gains in this historic contract and continue doing the work we love to serve the community.”9. VOX reports the U.S. has been pressuring Mexican President AMLO to help stem the flow of migrants across their northern border. But, signaling that Mexico will no longer blindly do the bidding of the United States, AMLO has demanded certain conditions from the U.S. if they want his help. These include “suspending the US blockade of Cuba, dropping all sanctions against Venezuela, and giving work permits and protection from deportation to at least 10 million Hispanic people living in the US.” Yet, this eminently reasonable set of demands is considered a non-starter within the Washington foreign policy consensus.10. Finally, Pope Francis has responded to conservative critics blasting him for allowing the church to bless same-sex marriages. Speaking to Italian newspaper La Stampa, Pope Francis said “No one is scandalized if I give my blessing to an entrepreneur who perhaps exploits people: and this is a very serious sin. But they get scandalized if I give it to a homosexual….This is hypocrisy!”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Purple Political BreakdownTucker Carlson Interviews Putin, Mother of Mass Shooter Charged for Manslaughter & MoreWelcome to the latest episode of Purple Political Breakdown! In this episode, we delve into the latest news and developments shaping our world:The US economy added a staggering 353,000 nonfarm jobs in January, surpassing economist expectations. We break down the sectors driving this growth and analyze the implications of the 4.5% year-over-year increase in average hourly earnings.US forces conducted airstrikes targeting over 85 sites linked to Iran-backed militants following a drone attack that claimed the lives of three American soldiers. We discuss the strategic significance of these strikes and their potential ramifications.Groundbreaking research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has resulted in the development of 3D-printed brain tissue that mimics natural brain behavior. Learn how this innovation could revolutionize the study of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.We provide updates on the ongoing conflicts between Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia, examining the latest developments and their impact on regional stability.Despite bipartisan efforts, the Senate failed to advance legislation combining border security provisions and foreign aid. We analyze the implications of this deadlock and its effects on critical policy areas.In a significant legal verdict, a Michigan mother is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with her son's mass shooting at Oxford High School. We explore the outcome of the trial and its implications for gun violence prevention.Federal officials charge 70 individuals, including current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority, in a wide-ranging scheme involving cash payments for city contracts. We delve into the details of the allegations and their potential impact on public trust.Tune in as we unpack these stories and provide in-depth analysis on the issues shaping our world today. All our Content & Information is Here: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comIf you want to support the show follow this link: https://purple-political-breakdown.captivate.fm/supportIf you want to get in contact with the show: TheTrendgoldandfaith@gmail.comJoin Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/?via=radellCheck out Blind Knowledge: https://www.blindknowledge.com/Check out the PodNation TV Live Broadcast: https://player.frontlayer.com/live/fl427618If you want to Follow PodNation Here: https://linktr.ee/podnationpodsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

70 current and former New York City Housing Authority workers were arrested for taking bribes. Newsom is sending CHP officers to Oakland to combat crime. CA State Rep. Bill Essayli comes on the show to talk about Newsom sending CHP officers to Oakland to combat crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about Jumaane Williams not running next year and then Frank talks about Donald Trump being on the ballot for New York State. Frank talks about The Mayor of NY would love to entertain some changes to New York's Sanctuary City status and then Frank talks about a bribery scheme the New York City Housing Authority failed to stop.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An attorney for David Crowe, the man accused of stalking Taylor Swift, says his client has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. Meanwhile, an escaped prisoner treated for stab wounds at Bellevue Hospital is back in custody after fleeing. Also, trans rights advocate and author Cecilia Gentili has died at the age of 52. Plus, WNYC's Michael Hill talks with housing reporter David Brand to break down the details of a case involving 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority employees charged in a kickback scheme related to no-bid contracts. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kailath profiles actress Chloë Sevigny about her role in the new FX show about the life of Truman Capote, called "Feud: Capote versus the Swans."

Dominic comments on the major corruption in the New York City Housing Authority that resulted in 70 arrests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York City Housing Authority is the biggest public housing program in the country. But with limited funding to address billions of dollars of outstanding repairs, NYCHA is turning to a controversial plan to change how public housing operates. Fanta Kaba of WNYC's Radio Rookies brings the story of how this will affect residents and the future of housing, as a resident of a NYCHA complex in the Bronx herself.

Jan. 5, 2024 - We got an update on the effort to utilize a new trust to fund upgrades to thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments from Iziah Thompson, a senior policy analyst at the Community Service Society of New York.

November 16, 2023 - David Work, vice president of customer project delivery for the New York Power Authority, explains how the state is hoping to leverage the purchasing power of the New York City Housing Authority to spur induction stove innovation.

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jonathan Fisher, Writer and Director of In A Whole New Way._____LINKShttps://www.inawholenewway.com_____Born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx and Queens, filmmaker and editor JONATHAN FISHER administered the Developing Lives photography program at the New York City Housing Authority, managing its extension into award-winning video.  Trained in transportation science, he had made his mark at the city's transit agency by producing products likewise award-winning that delighted millions of passengers. Jonathan also handled technology communications within Madison Avenue's Ogilvy & Mather, sharing best practices with 10,000 advertising practitioners in 104 countries. Meanwhile, he has produced highly regarded web, video and collateral for Agent Orange relief.  After leaving the housing authority in 2014, Jonathan began consulting to the United Nations in technology communications before moving on to Memorial Sloan Kettering as the pandemic hit NYC in March 2020.An ex-evangelical boomer, a middle-aged gay artist, and a frazzled stay-at-home mom walk into a bar, share a table, and go deep about some of life's big questions.Join Frank, Ernie, and Erin as they share stories of love, sex, grief, religion and so much more. This is “Love in Common.”Visit LoveInCommon.org to Subscribe on your favorite Podcast platform. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787NEW: Love In Common Podcast with Frank Schaeffer, Ernie Gregg, and Erin BagwellApple Podcasts: ...

Frank Morano brings you the issues that matter the most with style and wit in the Other Side of Midnight Local Spotlight. Frank discusses voting for the primaries in NY starting this past weekend, the New York City Housing Authority, Sackets Harbor Mayor Alex Morgia being thrown off the ballot, and Curtis Sliwa bashing him for his interview with former NJ Governor James McGreevey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PHOTO: NO KNOWN RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLICATION. @BATCHELORSHOW 1/2: #NYC: #Albany's hesitation to address the scale of the Norway Rat infestation of New York City Housing Authority's 177,000 units. Greg Smith, TheCity.com https://www.thecity.nyc/2023/4/24/23693523/rat-czar-nycha

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 2/2: #NYC: #Albany's hesitation to address the scale of the Norway Rat infestation of New York City Housing Authority's 177,000 units. Greg Smith, TheCity.com https://www.thecity.nyc/2023/4/24/23693523/rat-czar-nycha

On This Episode Being approached by ugly women…The guys admit the biggest women they've ever been with(12:50)….Dealing with tall women(16:50)…Occupational Vagina(31:25)….Women wanting broke men(42:45)……N.Y.C.H.A(New York City Housing Authority)women tendencies(46:35)…SMS(Drake home studio for rent/sweeden builds road for electric cars)(59:30)..And MORE!!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everydaylyfepodcast/support

Check out Season 4, Episode 58 of the Mothers in Construction podcast with Anya James, CMAA, PHAS.  Anya is an Administrative Housing Superintendent with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). She's been a facilities manager with over 25 years of proven success in supervising large work entities. Anya is proficient in overseeing multimillion-dollar Class A capital improvement projects as well as monitoring field operations in construction management, heating services, and building maintenance. She has the ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status. At the age of 18, Anya began her career with NYCHA as a Maintenance Trainee within the Housing Youth Development Internship, a program offered to youth living in one of the housing developments of the New York City Housing Authority.  She is now a leader within the same organization and participates in a coaching/leadership academy where women in leadership reach back to support future leaders within their organization. On top of this position, Anya is a real estate investor, has practiced funeral directing, and holds an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from Nassau Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Human Resource Management, as well as a Masters of Public Administration/Investigations (MPA) from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. As if her plate is not full enough, Anya is a mom with a nine-year old daughter, Amayah, who is a competitive gymnast, figure skater, and guitarist. Amayah is her "why" and keeps her pushing forward. In this episode, we speak about the importance of hope and access to opportunity. Anya tells us, "On the other side of fear, is opportunity."  Listen to her story !!! * Link In Bio *

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow Boston 1916 #NYC: Long delayed and still unknown repairs to the New York City Housing Authority & What is to be done? Harry Siegel, The City, Daily News https://www.thecity.nyc/2023/3/7/23628407/nycha-preservation-trust-vote-schedule-board

March 7, 2023 - During the summer of 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed off on legislation paving the way for a new funding mechanism to facilitate improvements at thousands of housing units under the purview of the New York City Housing Authority. We get an update on this effort from Iziah Thompson, a senior policy analyst at the Community Service Society of New York.

Architect and historian Marta Gutman became dean of the Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York last May. She is also a professor of Art History and Earth and Environmental Sciences at the CUNY Graduate Center. In her research, she examines ordinary buildings and neighborhoods; the history of cities; and issues of gender, class, race, and especially childhood as they play out in everyday spaces, public culture, and social life. Long committed to promoting social justice, she began her architecture career designing public housing for the New York City Housing Authority and shelters for battered women, abused children, and unhoused New Yorkers for nonprofit organizations. She talks to The Thought Project about her research and advocacy and what advice she'd give New York City Mayor Eric Adams on addressing the city's homeless issue. Listen in to hear her ideas on building a better future.

We must reimagine the workplace as a place of equal opportunity for ALL women. Learn how one legal team is getting this done. THIS WEEK'S TOPIC:In the United States and around the world, women continue to be uniquely undervalued and disadvantaged in their pursuit of economic security. On average, women continue to be paid less, work lower-paying jobs, and endure higher levels of sexual harassment and abuse, all while taking on more family care responsibilities. These barriers intersect, add up, and reinforce each other in ways that profoundly undermine women's ability to achieve equal opportunity in the workplace. The resulting imbalance of power is often exploited, which further undermines women's pursuit of economic security.To break this cycle, LegalMomentum and the Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund have created an integrated solution with meaningful protections, accommodations, and services that eliminate existing gender-based penalties. We must reimagine the workplace as a place of equal opportunity for ALL women. To do so, the following 13 cross-cutting protections must be meaningfully reflected in our law and enforced.THIS WEEK'S GUEST:Seher is the Senior Attorney for Economic Empowerment at Legal Momentum, where she leads the Women Valued Initiative. Seher engages in litigation, policy advocacy, and educational outreach to advance economic security and workplace equality for women, with a focus on assisting women in low-wage work. Seher has a background in economic justice and human rights. She previously worked as a policy and legislative attorney for the New York City Housing Authority and has worked internationally with organizations in Burma, Haiti, Iraq, Israel, South Africa, and the United States on issues including housing rights, gender-based violence, minority rights, and economic security. Before law school, Seher consulted with the Democratic Governance Group at the United Nations Development Programme and worked for the International Democratic Governance practice for the World-Federalist Movement—Institute for Global Policy. She received her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a Sparer Public Interest Fellow. She also holds degrees in International Relations from the London School of Economics (M.Sc.) and the Johns Hopkins University (B.A.).Support the show

On this week's Indypendent News Hour on WBAI, we speak with Alexa Avilés, democratic socialist City Councilmember whose South Brooklyn district encompasses Red Hook, Sunset Park, Greenwood and parts of Windsor Terrace, Dyker Heights and Borough Park. We catch up with her on the latest from Puerto rico, the city's response to the influx of migrants from border states and the latest disturbing news from the New York City Housing Authority which she oversees as the Chair of the City Council's Committee on NYCHA.

On this week's show: First Segment: Alexa Avilés, democratic socialist City Councilmember whose South Brooklyn district encompasses Red Hook, Sunset Park, Greenwood and parts of Windsor Terrace, Dyker Heights and Borough Park. We catch up with her on the latest from Puerto rico, the city's response to the influx of migrants from border states and the latest disturbing news from the New York City Housing Authority which she oversees as the Chair of the City Council's Committee on NYCHA. Second Segment: In our second segment, we talk about the life and legacy of Dr. Jeffrey Perry, who died over the weekend. Perry was an independent, working-class scholar whose work focused on the role of white supremacy as a retardant to progressive social change and on the centrality of struggle against white supremacy to progressive social change efforts. Perry wrote and spoke in particular on two of the most important thinkers on race and class in the twentieth century: Hubert Harrison and Theodore W. Allen, both of whom we will hear more about shortly. Perry's friend of 50 years, Sean Ahern, joins us to commemorate Perry. Ahern is a retired public-school teacher and member of the NYC Coalition to Finally End Mayoral Control. Third Segment: Labor and culture. The 11th annual Worker Unite Film Festival begins on Friday, Oct. 7 at Cinema Village Theater. It will be WUFF's first in-person festival since the pandemic. The festival comes at a time when we're seeing an upsurge in labor organizing and strikes and labor unions are more popular in public opinion polls than any time in the past five decades. We are joined by WUFF Executive Director Andrew Tilson and two special guests, avant-garde jazz luminary William Hooker, whose 2021 film The Lost Generation: Outside the Mainstream will be a part of the festival and Sean Claffy, who directed Americonned, a film that examines "the long overdue uprising of American workers.”

Season Two's theme is “Growing Up in Coney Island” through the decades, from the 1930s to the 21st century. In Episode Six, Narrators who grew up here in the 1980s, or grew up coming to Coney Island from nearby neighborhoods, share their stories. They remember living in Gravesend Houses and O'Dwyer Gardens, high-rises overseen by the New York City Housing Authority, as well as apartments on West 19th Street and in Brightwater Towers.  Astroland Park, Fabers Fascination Arcade, and Ruby's Bar and Grill were their playgrounds.Coney Island during the 1980s is best symbolized by Greek immigrant Denos Vourderis's purchase of the 1920 Wonder Wheel, the amusement area's oldest continuously operating ride and the founding of Deno's Wonder Wheel Park. Another ray of hope in 1980's Coney Island was the Astella Development Corporation's plan to build low-rise attached homes on vacant lots slated for high-rise projects that were abandoned when the city went broke in the 1970s. Astella developed or renovated nearly one thousand single-family, owner-occupied homes on city-owned land in the 1980s.The oral histories in Episode Six are with Alito Hernandez, Shavon Meyers, Zohra Saed, Eric Safyan, and Jeffrey L. Wilson. The interviews were conducted by Kaara Baptiste, Charles Denson, Leila Goldstein, and Tricia Vita between 2017 and 2021. This episode was produced by Charles Denson, Ali Lemer and Tricia Vita. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.©2022 The Coney Island History Project. All Rights Reserved. This program is sponsored in part by an Action Grant from Humanities New York with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The New York City Housing Authority, or NYCHA, provides public housing across New York City. Today, more than 500,000 people live in NYCHA's public housing developments. And while these apartments may be less expensive than other housing options in New York City, residents argue that living conditions are poor, and repairs are often slow or non-existent. Some say the solution to these problems is privatization. So in 2016 NYCHA began leasing their apartments to private companies in exchange for funding as a part of their Permanent Affordability Commitment Together, or “PACT” program. And last month, Governor Kathy Hochul took another step towards privatization when she signed new legislation establishing the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust.  But NYCHA residents are concerned. Will these changes lead to evictions and less accountability? In this episode we talk to Epicenter Intern Angelina Nelson who has been a NYCHA resident for 20 years. On July 14th she joined her neighbors to protest the privatization of their homes. The United Front Against Displacement: https://theunitedfrontagainstdisplacement.org/ Epicenter-NYC membership: https://epicenter-nyc.com/the-case-for-epicenter-membership-one-auntie-to-another/ Our intro music: http://karavikamusic.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 21, 2022 - State Sen. Julia Salazar, a Brooklyn Democrat, explains a controversial new law designed to make funding available for thousands of apartments overseen by the New York City Housing Authority and considers her own evolution on this issue since taking office.

Season Two's theme is “Growing Up in Coney Island” through the decades, from the 1930s to the 21st century. In Episode Five, Coney Islanders who grew up in the 1970s share memories of being the original tenants of Carey Gardens and O'Dwyer Gardens, newly built high-rise developments overseen by the New York City Housing Authority. They remember the razing of entire blocks in the West End during urban renewal, pervasive crime affecting their lives, and gangs like the Homicides and Seven Immortals inspiring the movie The Warriors. By mid-decade, New York City went broke and abandoned Coney Island. The one bright spot in the 1970s was Astroland amusement park's two million dollar investment in new rides and sponsorship of air shows with the Army Golden Knights and the Air Force Thunderbirds.The oral histories in Episode Five are with Karen Dawn Blondel, Mindy Gress, Orlando Mendez, Gene Ritter, Keith Suber, and Eliot Wofse. The interviews were conducted by Charles Denson, Amanda Deutch, Katya Kumkova, Mark Markov, and Tricia Vita between 2016 and 2022.. This episode was produced by Charles Denson, Ali Lemer and Tricia Vita. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.©2022 The Coney Island History Project. All Rights Reserved. This program is sponsored in part by an Action Grant from Humanities New York with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Thanks to Greg Floyd , Teamsters 237 President for joining Alex Garrett to discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the City Council finally working to adapt NYCHA for the unionized workers of the New York City Housing Authority. Teamsters: https://www.local237.org/

Thanks to Greg Floyd , Teamsters 237 President for joining Alex Garrett to discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the City Council finally working to adapt NYCHA for the unionized workers of the New York City Housing Authority. Teamsters: https://www.local237.org/

Thanks to Greg Floyd , Teamsters 237 President for joining Alex Garrett to discuss Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the City Council finally working to adapt NYCHA for the unionized workers of the New York City Housing Authority. Teamsters: https://www.local237.org/

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Harlem-born and Bronx-raised, Gerard “Ogee” Allen, is the epitome of “never2old.” The father of four (three boys and one girl), and grandfather to ten, has been nonstop at believing in himself and all he has wanted to do…including rap. Achieving the moniker, Ogee, came after many other childhood names; however, he has certainly earned it now – father, grandfather, mentor, and role model to the young. After 27 years, Gerard “Ogee” Allen retired from the New York City Housing Authority on January 1, 2021. Before working for the City Housing Authority, Gerard worked for a printing company, a recording studio, and at Madison square garden. First and foremost, Gerard “Ogee” Allen is proud of his children, in which his three boys are in the entertainment business (Ty-Trackz, who became a producer, J-Quest, who became a rapper, and Oun-P who was and still is a notable (and unstoppable) battle rapper - he won 7 straight weeks on B.E.T.s 106 & Park Freestyle Friday). Second, he is proud to still be alive and was able to work until retirement. Raised in Morrisania, one of the most notorious sections in the Bronx, New York housing projects, life is uncertain for Black men. But for Ogee, he was able to tell another story of his life. Dreams: Get a Grammy. Release his album Never too late on March 5th. Put out some freestyles in 2022. Release his song with fat man scoop How you can Help: Introduce him to Snoop Dogg for a potential partnership Share his music Contact them at: Therealogee1523.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0af1YBBiBa1PcHt1S969Q https://www.instagram.com/ogee1523/ https://twitter.com/gee1523 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073179729116

Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Harlem-born and Bronx-raised, Gerard “Ogee” Allen, is the epitome of “never2old.” The father of four (three boys and one girl), and grandfather to ten, has been nonstop at believing in himself and all he has wanted to do…including rap. Achieving the moniker, Ogee, came after many other childhood names; however, he has certainly earned it now – father, grandfather, mentor, and role model to the young. After 27 years, Gerard “Ogee” Allen retired from the New York City Housing Authority on January 1, 2021. Before working for the City Housing Authority, Gerard worked for a printing company, a recording studio, and at Madison square garden. First and foremost, Gerard “Ogee” Allen is proud of his children, in which his three boys are in the entertainment business (Ty-Trackz, who became a producer, J-Quest, who became a rapper, and Oun-P who was and still is a notable (and unstoppable) battle rapper - he won 7 straight weeks on B.E.T.s 106 & Park Freestyle Friday). Second, he is proud to still be alive and was able to work until retirement. Raised in Morrisania, one of the most notorious sections in the Bronx, New York housing projects, life is uncertain for Black men. But for Ogee, he was able to tell another story of his life. Dreams: Get a Grammy. Release his album Never too late on March 5th. Put out some freestyles in 2022. Release his song with fat man scoop How you can Help: Introduce him to Snoop Dogg for a potential partnership Share his music Contact them at: Therealogee1523.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0af1YBBiBa1PcHt1S969Q https://www.instagram.com/ogee1523/ https://twitter.com/gee1523 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073179729116

Mzee Kadumu Moyenda was born on May 18, 1951 and grew up in New York City where he attended elementary, junior high and high school. He completed two years at Westchester Community College in Valhala, New York, after which he transferred to San Diego State University, majoring in Political Science with a minor in African/Black studies receiving his bachelor degree in 1986. His varied background includes working as an assistant tailor, working for an insurance company, the New York City Housing Authority, and a stint in the United States Navy stationed at North Island in San Diego, California. While attending college he worked as a school bus driver for the San Diego Unified School District. He referred to his bus as the “rolling classroom,” where he would instruct his student passengers on everything from grooming to respecting each other. This experience was a spring board to the position as an elementary school teacher with the San Diego Unified School District, where he retired in 2011. His goal as a teacher was to assist his students in reaching their potential for academic excellence, cultural self-esteem and mutual respect.Mzee Kadumu believes in the philosophy of Carter G. Woodson, which teaches that we should properly educate ourselves and to volunteer at least one year of service to our community. His past involvement in the African (Black) American Community was commendable. He was involved in the Center for Parent Involvement in Education (C-Pie) as a facilitator Assisting parents in understanding the educational system in order to get the best for their child. As an Mzee (Elder) in the Rites of Passage Foundation for Boys and Girls in San Diego he worked with boys, aged from12-17, to meet the challenges and responsibilities of manhood. Acting in the capacity as an iridologist, he gave presentations on health care through the use of proper nutrition, healing herbs and a healthy lifestyle.Mzee Kadumu's ongoing goal is not only to help his community but to teach them to help themselves. Currently he is a Master Gardener, working with community gardens and private individuals to not only become   self-sustainable but to grow “quality food” for a healthier life style.Mzee Kadumu truly believes that though some of us are in our latter season it does not mean we cannot make contributions to our community. STAY STRONG, STAY RIGHT FOCUSED.

Hear the full interview with our expert guests from Episode 02, Alison Mears and Jonsara Ruth, founders of the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design. Learn about who holds the power to make our built environment healthier and a special case study featuring America's largest landlord, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Plus, hear a warm introduction from Kimberly Seigel, a research knowledge manager and co-director of our Material Performance Lab.Click here to read the show notes.

Today marks the second episode of our mini-series, inside New York City Hall.Greg Russ is the Chair and CEO of the largest public housing authority in the United States, the New York City Housing Authority. Impacting over a quarter of a million people, the ability of the Agency to provide safe and warm housing since 1935 has been critical to New York's position as a cultural and economic driver.That's under threat, however, with massive capital demands mounting for widespread repairs.The City, State and Federal governments all turned to Greg for his wealth of experience across the country in tackling this challenge. Today we talk through the ambitious plan his team has put forward to address this, why public housing remains a critical element for any thriving city, and the unfortunate challenges around communicating the plan the Authority has faced.

How will Garcia’s ambitious green infrastructure plans promote urban farming in NYC?The Fields team reached out to all of the major candidates for mayor of New York regarding their urban agriculture plans. Kathryn Garcia gave us an hour of her time to discuss her highly relevant background as well as her new green infrastructure plan. Garcia has previously served as Commissioner for the New York City Sanitation Department, incident commander during Hurricane Sandy, Interim Chair and CEO of the New York City Housing Authority, and Food Czar for New York's emergency food program during the COVID-19 emergency response. As mayor, she plans to green every roof in NYC and much more. We discuss food and environmental policy with a special focus on what this means for urban farmers. Give us a listen, plant a seed, and please share Fields with a friend!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast with Chris Papa, we had an amazing and uplifting story of triumph. We welcome Douglaston Development's Executive Vice President of Affordable Housing, Arden Sokolow, who tells us her story of overcoming homelessness as a child to lead an affordable housing portfolio of more than 7,500 units. She also guides us through the competitive world of affordable housing in New York. It's an episode you do not want to miss. EPISODE NOTES:02:10 - What is Douglaston Development?05:03 - Building partnerships 07:03 - New York Affordable Housing is the strongest 09:33 - Leaving no resources on the table; Biden's focus on public housing11:48 - Getting an affordable deal done in New York 14:20 - Born for affordable housing 18:55 - Deep connections at HUD21:13 - Skillsets: Understanding of policy but a knowledge of how things work23:05 - The future of affordable housing in New York25:56 - Homelessness and its causes 27:01 - Responding to the pipeline 28:31 - The Hot Seat presented by KK Reset Arden joined Douglaston Development as the Executive Vice President, Affordable Housing. Prior to joining the company, Arden was the Chief of Staff at The New York City Housing Authority from May 2018 to 2019. During that time, she was in charge of negotiating agreements with the United States Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding NYCHA compliance issues, as well as leading the creation of the NYCHA 2.0 plan to raise $24B for the authority. Arden has held diverse roles at the City, State and Federal level. Arden served as the Regional Director for Multifamily Housing at HUD, Managing Director for Housing Programs at the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery and held a wide variety of positions at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. There, she lead the Inclusionary and Tax Incentive Programs and created the Distressed Assets Program to address the housing impact of the 2008 financial crisis.

Police Officer Lee Stanton works as a Youth Coordination Officer in Public Service Area 7, which covers New York City Housing Authority buildings in the South Bronx. During the pandemic, P.O. Stanton has devised new ways to provide programming to youth in his area.

As the race for mayor heats up ahead of the June Democratic primary, candidate Kathryn Garcia joined Errol to talk about her Brooklyn childhood, her time as the sanitation commissioner and her experience running the New York City Housing Authority. She also laid out her vision for the city and discussed her plans for reforming the NYPD. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you have any thoughts or questions for Errol? Weigh in on twitter with the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message.

Sometimes when researching a case, Melissa discovers threads that lead her in multiple directions.  Every once in a while one of those threads leads to a clue in the case she’s investigating.  But other times, they lead to cases clearly unrelated – but eerily similar – to the matter at hand.  This week’s episode brings together two such cases.  The cold case Melissa started researching involves the mysterious – actually downright strange – 2007 death of 78 year-old Louise Paciarello, a retired nurse’s aide who was a beloved neighbor and friend in her Yonkers, New York building and surrounding neighborhood.  Tiny, frail and lovely, Louise by all accounts had no enemies.  Yet for some time before her apartment was set fire by someone who had first strangled her, she had told friends some very troubling – and weird – stories.  She showed several friends a note, written on a napkin, from someone who wrote they’d been in the apartment while she slept – and even though she wouldn’t say who the note was from, expressed terrible concern that the writer knew where she kept her money.  She also claimed, just days prior to her murder, that she’d heard someone jiggling the doorknob of her newly re-keyed front door.  Spooky business – and no one has been arrested, whole thing got Melissa to wondering – who would do this to an elderly lady? How does one earn the trust of someone like Louise Paciarello?  And that bit of wondering led Melissa 28 miles south of Yonkers to the Brooklyn New York neighborhood of Brownsville, where just last month (January 2021) the arrest of one Kevin Gavin was announced by the NYPD. Gavin has been charged in the murder of Juanita (“Jenny”) Caballero on January 15, 2021 – but subsequently confessed to two other murders, in 2015 and 2019.  All three victims were female, all elderly and all residents of the same New York City Housing Authority apartment building.  Turns out Gavin did odd jobs for all three of his victims – which is why they likely trusted him enough to let him into their apartments.  He claims he killed all three women because of disputes over money.  But that doesn’t seem reasonable when one considers that each of Gavin’s victims were murdered in very different ways – all of which speak “serial killer” more than they do “where’s my money?”  Listen in as Melissa puzzles over these two places in such close proximity, focuses on the similarities of how four innocent elderly women were murdered and ponders the nature of those who would take advantage of the weakest and most kindhearted among us.

As President Biden takes his oath of office on this day, we would like to use such an event to bring together different US and British companies to hear from someone at the sharp edge of future planning a city and to see what issues are shared with London. There will also be facilitated networking and plenty of chance to chat and connect.Joy Sinderbrand, the Vice President for NYCHA's Recovery and Resilience Department.Formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Joy's department is responsible for managing a $3Bn budget aimed at repairing developments throughout New York impacted by Sandy, incorporating resilient design that will guide future construction throughout NYCHA’s portfolio.The New York City Housing Authority is the body in charge of increasing opportunities for low and moderate income New Yorkers to access safe, affordable housing and facilitating social and community services. Support the show (https://www.urbanonetwork.co.uk/membership)

BEAUTY SALON NAILS & TIPS BY LAILA LONDON OPENS IN NYC'S BRONX, GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITYDuring the 1990's, Bronx native Lenny Alize Jones was an enterprising record label executive who managed artists and created music for those in the hip-hop world. Today, he's the founder of the successful beauty salon Nails & Tips by Laila London, which enjoyed its grand opening in late September, 2020.Nails & Tips by Laila London's mission is one that is not only unique but goes up and beyond the standard of excellent customer service. “Our mission is to create a customer service friendly business that is family oriented and welcoming to both sexes, male and female,” says Alize. “In the customer service area we provide transportation for those who live within a one-mile radius of the business if one makes a deposit of 15% towards the cost of receiving a manicure or pedicure.” Born and raised in the Bronx, Alize's journey in serving the community and its people started during his youth, starting with his work with the New York City Housing Authority. While working for one of NYC's largest and most demanding departments, Alize met up with a girlfriend who worked for hip hop legend and Bronx native, KRS-ONE, and started working with the rapper/educator with his business. From there, other music business friends came to him for help, which led to his rise in the industry to becoming a label executive with Arista Records. 

Yuh-Line Niou is a New York Assemblywomen representing Lower Manhattan neighborhoods such as the Lower East Side, Chinatown, the Financial District, and Battery Park City. Yuh-Line has focused her career working on legislative and advocacy campaigns. She served as Chief of Staff for New York State Assemblymember Ron Kim, where, under her leadership, the office assisted thousands of immigrants, small-business owners, teachers, seniors, workers, and students. She’s drafted legislation to expand language access for immigrant communities, and has fought for more affordable housing and expanded services for seniors. In the Assembly, Yuh-Line has continued her advocacy work around financial empowerment. She’s pushed to improve financial protections for consumers, particularly for unbanked communities, to secure funding for New York City Housing Authority repairs, and has stood with tenant rights advocates for better housing regulations. Today, her focus is on rehabilitating downtown NYC where the pandemic and economic collapse has hit those areas and their small businesses the hardest. In this episode, we talk about Yuh-Line’s childhood led her to find her voice in politics, the policies she’s most passionate about right now, and how we can help lend a hand in the relief efforts for one of the hardest hit regions by COVID-19.    To donate, visit https://www.nioufornewyork.com/ And follow Yuh-Line on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/yuhline_niou/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/yuhline   Produced by Dear Media

Katie wraps up her discussion with ChangeMaker, Gregory Russ, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority. In part two, Greg talks about how NYCHA handled the pandemic and what surprised him the most when he arrived in the Big Apple.

This week's ChangeMaker is Gregory Russ, the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority. Before hitting the Big apple nearly a year ago, Greg ran Minneapolis Public Housing where he managed 11,000 tenants. Now he’s in New York City and handling 400,000 tenants.

[Coronavirus monologue — 7 northeast states form a joint committee to evaluate ending social distancing] Visit agreatbigcity.com/support to learn how to support New York City local news and allow us to keep bringing you this podcast. If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. 116 years ago on April 8, 1904 — Longacre Square is renamed 'Times Square' 107 years ago on April 9, 1913 — The first game is played at Ebbets Field 154 years ago on April 10, 1866 — The ASPCA is founded in New York City, becoming the oldest animal welfare organization in the United States 59 years ago on April 11, 1961 — Bob Dylan plays in Greenwich Village for the first time 115 years ago on April 12, 1905 — The Hippodrome Theatre opens 103 years ago on April 12, 1917 — The Bijou Theatre opens on 45th Street at Broadway 38 years ago on April 12, 1982 — Three CBS employees are killed after encountering a gunman abducting a woman on the top of the Pier 92 parking garage 17 years ago on April 13, 2003 — Subway tokens are phased out and replaced by the MetroCard 2 years ago on April 14, 2018 — David Buckel, a prominent gay rights lawyer and environmental advocate, sets himself on fire in Prospect Park 9 years ago on April 16, 2011 — Area code 929 enters service 1 year ago on April 17, 2019 — A man was taken into custody after attempting to enter St. Patrick's Cathedral with cans of gasoline 14 years ago on April 18, 2006 — Roosevelt Island Tram suffers mechanical problems, trapping 69 people in two tram cars in the air for seven hours A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Every evening, just before sundown, A Great Big City checks the Empire State Building's lighting schedule and sends out a notification if the tower's lighting will be lit in special colors for a holiday or celebration. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Ionia Avenue Forest — A very densely-forested triangle at the southern end of Staten Island New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: NYCHA, the New York City Housing Authority, oversees 325 housing developments citywide comprised of 2,418 buildings that house 400,000 New Yorkers Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 92°F on April 16, 2002 Record Low: 22°F on April 12, 1874 AGBC Weather Weather.gov forecast Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or RadioPublic, TuneIn Radio, Player FM, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com

6 months is the time the New York City Housing Authority has to develop a reorganization plan. In this episode NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ discusses working with the federal monitor to facilitate change, working with residents to instill confidence, and what needs to happen at NYCHA to make it a high-performing agency that can ably serve its 380,000 residents.

Yolanda Johnson-Peterkin has been working to serve people with criminal justice histories for over a decade and is currently Chief of Housing Activities for the New York City Housing Authority. NYCHA’s Family Partnerships Department manages partnerships with external providers and City agencies offering youth, seniors and social services.  Family Partnerships connects residents to critical services and implements programs and policies that support household stability and tenancy, individual advancement, and aging-in-place. The Family Re-entry Program helps reunite select individuals leaving prison and jail with their families who live in qualified public housing apartments and provides the returning individual with re-entry services

On the 19th episode of “The Activist Files,” Communications Director Chandra Hayslett talks with photographer Ariana Faye Allensworth and map maker and interactive media developer Sam Raby of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project (AEMP), a data-visualization, data analysis, and storytelling collective documenting the dispossession and resistance upon gentrifying landscapes. Ariana and Sam provide an overview of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, explain how the Ellis Act has impacted evictions in California, and the role oral history plays in the project. Ariana is a Laundromat Project fellow, so she also shares with our audience how she is collaborating with the AEMP to produce “Staying Power: A Youth Participatory Action Research Project.”  The project combines photovoice — a participatory research methodology that uses photography as a form of inquiry — and oral history interviews to examine New York City Housing Authority histories through the lens of longtime residents.Resources:Right to Counsel NYC Coalition is a coalition of advocates, tenants, academics, and legal services providers in support of right to counsel for low-income tenants who face eviction in New York City.People's Tribunal on Evictions: Join tenants from across the city, and members of the Right to Counsel NYC Coalition as we put landlords and the government on trial for their role in the eviction crisis. Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 5-9 p.m., 125 Barclay St. NY, NY 10007. RVSPRoot Shock by Dr. Mindy Fullilove. The book examines three U.S. cities to unmask the crippling results of decades-old disinvestment in communities of color and the urban renewal practices that ultimately destroyed these neighborhoods for the advantage of developers and the elite.  JustFix.nyc builds technology for tenants and organizers fighting displacement.NYCs Worst Evictors is a list detailing the landlords who evict the most families in the neighborhoods where Right to Counsel is currently in effect.Housing Data Coalition is a group of individuals and organizations who collaborate on their use of public data to further housing justice in New York City.

Happy May Day! Today, the tradition in France is to give a sprig of Lily of the Valley to loved ones.   Originally from Japan, Lily of the Valley has long been considered lucky. It's sweet scent, belies it's high toxicity.   Other names for Lily of the Valley include May Bells, Our Lady's Tears, and Mary's Tears. The French name, muguet, is a diminutive form mugue or muguete and means “musk”.       Brevities   #OTD Today we celebrate the May 1st birthday of French BotanistAimee Antoinette Camus ("kah-MEW") in 1879.   In terms of ranking among female scientists, Camus is second in authoring land plants - with a total of 677 species. It's especially impressive given that only 3% of land plants are authored by women!   Best known for her study of orchids, Camus was the daughter of botanist and pharmacist Edmond Gustave Camus.   Together, Camus and her father collected more than 50,000 specimens for their family herbarium.   Her father sparked her passion for orchids and plant anatomy. More than that, he offered connections with some of the best French botanists of her day.   She gave the name of Neohouzeaua ("Neo-who-zoh-ah")to a genus of seven tropical bamboo, in honor of the lifelong work that Jean Houzeau de Lehaie ("Who-zoh-do-lou-ay")had devoted to the understanding of the botany and propagation of bamboo in Europe and Africa. Camus also authored horticulture books to appeal to the masses and she was always forecasting the latest in botany. When plants arrived from the French colonies, she would attempt to calculate the economic value of the plants. She spent her entire professional career at the Museum d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris. To this day, Camus's monumental work remains the most comprehensive classification of the oak genus Quercus ("Qirkus"). Her book is simply called, The Oaks, and Camus wrote this in her introduction, “The oak forest that enabled our ancestors to fight against hunger, cold, darkness, that gave them shelter, weapons, construction materials, furniture, boats, means of transport, is today in part free from these obligations. Coal, iron, cement, concrete are all replacing wood; but the Oak with its qualities remains of great usefulness to man and its protection is of the utmost importance. Further, while industrial expansion has brought ugliness to so many places, is not the forest one of the last havens of beauty?”   #OTD On this day in 1893, The Chicago World's Fair opened and drew in more than 27 million visitors.    Frederick Law Olmsted, of Central Park fame, designed the Exposition’s landscape.   The vision for Chicago was to have it live up to its founding motto, “urbs in horto,” or “City in a Garden”.   Flower Painter Augusta Dohlmann's  work was displayed at the Fair.   The Fair itself was a display of flora the likes of which the world had never seen.   Designed by the inventor of the skyscraper, William LeBaron Jenney, the Horticultural building covered more than 4 acres of the fair grounds.   There were eight different greenhouses at the Fair to help coordinate the elaborate schedule of flowers to be displayed over the Fair's six-month run.   The various state buildings brought their own native flowers and fruits.   The Midwest exhibit had a building made from corn-on-the-cob and Missouri created a St. Louis Bridge made entirely out of sugar cane. In the Agricultural Building, the Japanese exhibit included a garden. Denise Otis wrote in her book Grounds for Pleasure: “After Americans saw the Japanese garden ..., they became prized features on the estates of those who collected gardens in different styles.”   #OTD On this day in 1943, botanist Arthur Galston realizes that excessive use of a plant growth hormone causes catastrophic defoliation.   Galston recognized that the effects of using the hormone could be harmful to humans and the environment. Nonetheless, the Army moved forward, using Galston's work to develop herbicides during war to destroy enemy crops and it would be shipped in steel drums marked with an orange stripe; inspiring in the common term for the herbicidal weapon: Agent Orange.   Galstondecried the use of his early research saying:“I thought it was a misuse of science. Science is meant to improve the lot of mankind, not diminish it - and its use as a military weapon I thought was ill-advised.” #OTD It's the birthday of Wolcott Andrews, a New York City landscape architect who lived in Wiscasset ("Wis-cass-it"), Maine.   Andrews received a master's degree in landscape architecture from the Harvard School of Design in 1930.   Andrews started out working with New York City's Parks Department. That experience afforded him the chance to partner with Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. in designing and constructing Fort Tryon Park in upper Manhattan, the site of the Cloisters.   Andrews eventually became the senior landscape architect for the New York City Housing Authority for more than 20 years, retiring in 1966.    A noted NYC landscape architect, Andrews was president of the New York chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects and of the American Federation of Fine Arts of New York City. He was also a trustee of the Municipal Arts Society. Back home in Wiscasset, Maine's prettiest town , Andrews left his mark.  He teamed up with fellow Wiscasset resident Marguerite Spilsbury Rafter; a direct lineal descendant of José Maria Castro Madriz, the first president of Costa Rica. Together, they accomplished their proudest achievement in 1977, registering Wiscasset in the National Register and creating the Wiscasset Historic District.     Today - The Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival in Buffalo, New York kicks off. The festival runs May 1st - 5th.     Unearthed Words Today is the birthday of the poet Phoebe Hinsdale Brown, poet, was born at Canaan, New York in 1783, of New England parentage.   A religious woman, she was the first notable American female hymn-writer.   The story of how she came to composethe lines, " I love to steal awhile away from every cumbering care," will pierce your gardener's heart.   She'd developed a ritual of going to the edge of neighbor's garden for meditation and prayer. When her well-worn path along her neighbor's garden was discovered, she was ridiculed.In tears later that evening, Brown wrote "Twilight Hymn" and she recalled,   "After my children were all in bed, except my baby, I sat down in the kitchen, with my daughter in my arms, when the grief of my heart burst forth in a flood of tears. I took pen and paper, and gave vent to my oppressed heart... In the original the first stanza was: 'I love to steal awhile away from little ones and care.' This was strictly true. I had four little children; a small, unfinished house; a sick sister in the only finished room; and there was not a place, above or below, where I could retire for devotion, without [being] interrupted... But there was no dwelling between our house and the one where that lady lived. Her garden extended down a good way below her house, which stood on a beautiful eminence,... I used to steal away... going out of our gate, [strolling] along under the elms that were planted for shade on each side of the road. And, as there was seldom any one passing that way after dark, I felt quite retired and alone with God. I often walked quite up to that beautiful garden, and sniffed the fragrance of the peach, the grape, and the ripening apple, if not the flowers. I never saw any one in the garden, and felt that I could have the privilege of that walk and those few moments of uninterrupted communion with God without encroaching upon any one; but, after once knowing that my steps were watched and made the subject of remark and censure, I never could enjoy it as I had done. I have often thought Satan had tried his best to prevent me from prayer, by depriving me of a place to pray."   Here is the original version of her poem. Yes, when the toilsome day is gone, And night, with banners gray,  Steals silently the glade along  In twilight's soft array, I love to steal awhile away From little ones and care,  And spend the hours of setting day  In gratitude and prayer. I love to feast on Nature's scenes When falls the evening dew,  And dwell upon her silent themes.  Forever rich and new. I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear,  And all God's promises to plead  Where none can see or hear. I love to think on mercies past. And future ones implore,  And all my cares and sorrows cast  On Him whom I adore. I love to meditate on death! When shall his message come  With friendly smiles to steal my breath  And take an exile home?   Today's book recommendation  Straight from the Des Moines Botanic Garden - hosting their first-ever Botanical Book Club today on May 1st, they will discuss “The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession” by Susan Orlean. It's a fascinating story - why would someone steal orchids?The Orchid Thief is based on Orlean's investigation of the 1994 arrest of John Laroche ("La Rōsh")  and a group of Seminoles in south Florida for poaching rare orchids in the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve. The book is based on an article that Orlean wrote for The New Yorker, published in the magazine's January 23, 1995 issue. Plant dealer Laroche was determined to find and clone the rare ghost orchid for profit.      Today's Garden Chore Learn to plant bare root roses.  There's a first time for everything and once you get comfortable with planting bare root stock, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.  Chris Van Cleve over at The Redneck Rosarian has a nice step by step guide.And, I love this piece of advice he shares - a good general reminder for us all: When you are working with bare root stock, "Notice the large and then small fibrous type roots. The fibrous roots are feeder roots. Do not remove them, they are essential for taking in nutrients to the plant."     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart While I was researching the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, I learned that it was the origin for the concept of  the state flower.   At the Fair, each state was asked to chose an emblematic flower for a national garland. Remember, this was the floweriest Fair the world had ever seen.   After the Fair, states began adopting floral emblems. Some states acting quickly, others taking their time. Some picking flowers that other states had already adopted. Others insisting on something unique.  Seldom were the selections made without some controversy.   May 1st has seen the adoption of State Flowers for two states: Illinois and Massachusetts.    On this day in 1908, Illinois adopted the Purple Violet as the State Flower.   On this day in 1918 Massachusetts adopted the Mayflower (Epigaea repens) also commonly known as trailing arbutus or ground laurel, as the flower or floral emblem of the Commonwealth.   And, here's a quick final thought about the trailing arbutus. It  is often mentioned as a sweet harbinger of spring.   Longfellow referred to the arbute in his lines "To a Child," from 1846.   He tells how an Indian peasant made a discovery of silver, when he fell and accidentally grabbed the trailing arbutus to break his fall: In falling, clutched the frail arbute, The fibres of whose shallow root, Uplifted from the soil, betrayed The silver veins beneath it laid,   Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

City Journal contributing editor Howard Husock joins associate editor Seth Barron to discuss problems at the New York City Housing Authority. With some 400,000 residents, NYCHA is the nation's largest public housing system. In recent years, news reports have documented extensive corruption at the agency along with chronic problems at NYCHA properties, including heating outages, broken elevators, high lead-paint levels, and vermin. These stories have put the agency under intense political pressure and renewed public interest in reform.Federal prosecutors launched an investigation into the environmental and health conditions at NYCHA in 2016. New York City could lose control over its own public housing: HUD secretary Ben Carson is expected to announce a decision in the next few weeks.

Appointed Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives in February 2018, Deputy Mayor Thompson is responsible for spearheading a diverse collection of priority initiatives. He oversees New York City's signature Pre-K for All program, which provides free, high-quality pre-kindergarten to 70,000 four-year olds each year, and the continued expansion of the nation's first-ever 3-K for All. He will also ensure the continued success of the Community Schools, Young Men's Initiatives and ThriveNYC, the nation's most comprehensive approach to mental health. Additionally, the Deputy Mayor has been charged with expanding the city's investment in minority and women-owned businesses, leading the Mayor's comprehensive strategy to encourage greater voter participation and improve the way the city carries out elections, DemocracyNYC. Deputy Mayor Thompson's agency portfolio includes the Department of Youth and Community Development; the Department of Small Business Services; the Commission on Human Rights; the Department of Veterans' Services; the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs; the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities; the NYC Public Engagement Unit; and the Mayor's Office of Workforce Development. Deputy Mayor Thompson has an extensive background in New York City Government. In 2003 and 2010 he served as an expert on the NYC Charter Revision Commission, and before that served in the Dinkins Administration as the Deputy General Manager for Operations and Development, where his portfolio included the New York City Housing Authority. Before that he had roles as the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing Coordination as well as the Mayor's Liaison to the NYC Districting Commission. He also served previously an advisor and assistant to the chief of staff in the Manhattan Borough President's Office. Deputy Mayor Thompson received a B.A. in Sociology from Harvard University in 1977, a Masters in Urban Planning from Hunter College in 1986, and a PhD from the City University of New York Graduate Center in 1990.

On this episode, I Zoom in Asiya Nasir for a part two of our conversation. This time we talk about her journey into entrepreneurship. On this episode, I Zoom in Asiya Jamillah Nasir and we chat about walking in faith and shining only like you can do it. Asiya Jamillah Nasir, Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares has extensive management, financial and leadership experience through her 25 plus years in the corporate & financial industry. Through participating in various community initiatives; she found her passion of working with, mentoring and empowering young girls. In December of 2014, Asiya became a Muslim of which furthered her belief that every young lady has something special and extraordinary to offer the world. Her belief is that they possess uniqueness and talents that are part of their D.N.A. Asiya's vision is to assist young girls to see themselves under the same powerful light and through participation of the J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares curriculum; guide them to develop necessary skills to live a life that is pleasing to our creator. Through uplifting one day programs, interactive exercises & academies, J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares offers teens the "how to's" and resources necessary to make goals a reality and provide a safe haven for Muslimah's and young girls of all faiths to discuss their struggles and fears and assist in overcoming those emotions. Asiya is a transformational speaker who has developed a unique format in which she challenges the young girls to be relentless in their determination and pursuit to accomplish their life goals. Each of the workshops, empowerment academies and inspirational annual retreats represent the belief that every young lady can accomplish any dream they set for themselves in spite of their past or current circumstances with God's help. Asiya has also been a featured author for various nonprofit newsletters such as Project Rousseau and Angel Wings Bridge Foundation. Asiya has also been featured in the Daily News in 2011 and 2012. Asiya currently teaches in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Philadelphia. She has also taught at Jersey Battered Women's Services in Morris County, NJ, The New York City Housing Authority's Girls Basketball Team, Homeless Shelters and various Teen Centers. Asiya became a Chaplain in 2016. Asiya is also an award recipient for various community achievements that include; 2016 County College of Morris: EOF Mentor Program; 2015 Face My Abuse: Women Who Make A Difference; 2011 Berkeley College: Featured Success Student/Changing Lives for 80 years; 2011 Project ReDirect Family Services: Excellence in Business and Community Service Award; 2012 Morristown Neighborhood House: Appreciation for Service and Dedication to the African American Community. Connect with Asiya on Twitter: twitter.com/jessicacares1 Learn more about J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares at their website: www.jessicacares.org/

Amy Heard, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a solo practice in Vienna, VA, where she is co-located with other allied health professionals.  She completed her PhD at Auburn University in 2000, and her training included Practica in Rehabilitation Medicine at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Internship in Health Psychology at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center.  She currently works with individuals and couples, many of whom face major health challenges, including chronic pain, pelvic pain, and neurological disorders.  Dr. Heard uses ACT, mindfulness, CBT and EFT frameworks to provide skills, techniques, education and insight in order to help her clients heal and thrive.   Joe Scroppo, PhD, JD,is a forensic psychologist and attorney.  He maintains a private practices in law as well as clinical and forensic psychology, and is a Risk Management Consultant for the American Psychological Association Insurance Trust.  Dr. Scroppo is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Hofstra University School of Medicine.  Previously, he was the Director of the Long Island Jewish--North Shore University Hospital Forensic Psychiatry Program. Dr. Scroppo has been appointed to New York's First and Second Judicial Departments' panels of certified expert witnesses in both criminal and family/juvenile proceedings.  Dr. Scroppo's clients have included the New York City Housing Authority, the New York City Corporation Counsel, the Federal Defenders, the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, and the New York—New Jersey Port Authority Police Department.  He worked as a Senior Forensic Psychologist for the New York City Family Court and as a Supervising Psychologist at the New York City Rikers Island Jail. Dr. Scroppo received a B.A. (cum laude) from the University of Chicago, his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Adelphi University Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, and his J.D. (magna cum laude) from St. John’s University School of Law. 

Bill Ritter interviews former FBI Director James Comey about his new book and the president's tweets. But first, Bill Ritter interviews the former Chair of the New York City Housing Authority about her resignation on "Up Close" for Sunday, April 22, 2018.

On this episode, I Zoom in Asiya Jamillah Nasir and we chat about walking in faith and shining only like you can do it. Asiya Jamillah Nasir, Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares has extensive management, financial and leadership experience through her 25 plus years in the corporate & financial industry. Through participating in various community initiatives; she found her passion of working with, mentoring and empowering young girls. In December of 2014, Asiya became a Muslim of which furthered her belief that every young lady has something special and extraordinary to offer the world. Her belief is that they possess uniqueness and talents that are part of their D.N.A. Asiya's vision is to assist young girls to see themselves under the same powerful light and through participation of the J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares curriculum; guide them to develop necessary skills to live a life that is pleasing to our creator. Through uplifting one day programs, interactive exercises & academies, J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares offers teens the "how to's" and resources necessary to make goals a reality and provide a safe haven for Muslimah's and young girls of all faiths to discuss their struggles and fears and assist in overcoming those emotions. Asiya is a transformational speaker who has developed a unique format in which she challenges the young girls to be relentless in their determination and pursuit to accomplish their life goals. Each of the workshops, empowerment academies and inspirational annual retreats represent the belief that every young lady can accomplish any dream they set for themselves in spite of their past or current circumstances with God's help. Asiya has also been a featured author for various nonprofit newsletters such as Project Rousseau and Angel Wings Bridge Foundation. Asiya has also been featured in the Daily News in 2011 and 2012. Asiya currently teaches in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Philadelphia. She has also taught at Jersey Battered Women's Services in Morris County, NJ, The New York City Housing Authority's Girls Basketball Team, Homeless Shelters and various Teen Centers. Asiya became a Chaplain in 2016. Asiya is also an award recipient for various community achievements that include; 2016 County College of Morris: EOF Mentor Program; 2015 Face My Abuse: Women Who Make A Difference; 2011 Berkeley College: Featured Success Student/Changing Lives for 80 years; 2011 Project ReDirect Family Services: Excellence in Business and Community Service Award; 2012 Morristown Neighborhood House: Appreciation for Service and Dedication to the African American Community. Connect with Asiya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicacares1 Learn more about J.E.S.S.I.C.A. Cares at their website: http://www.jessicacares.org/

WOMEN AND POVERTY: HOW BAD IS IT? Does poverty have a gender?  People are poor for a number of reasons, from bad luck to poor planning and everything in between. But it hits everyone about the same, right?  Well, maybe not. And maybe the results of poverty vary as much as the reasons for it. And maybe women shoulder a larger share of it all. Legal Momentum Gender Justice Fellow Seher Khawaja focuses on developing strategies to address employment discrimination and to advance gender equality in the workplace. She served as an attorney for the New York City Housing Authority, where she developed policy on affordable housing, advised on legislative and regulatory reform, and ensured legal compliance, including implementing the Violence Against Women Act, and worked with organizations in Burma, Haiti, Iraq, Israel, South Africa, and the United States on a range of human rights issues, including gender-based violence. Seher is an active member of the New York City Bar Association’s Human Rights and United Nations Committees, has served as an editor on several academic journals. Join us as we discuss the prevalence, causes, and effects of poverty for women. Go to the website at 11 AM Pacific Time, July 22, to hear the show as it first airs, and go anytime to listen this or all our archived programs at www.blogtalkradio.com/3women3ways.

Alondra Nelson (@alondra) is the Dean of Social Science at Columbia University. An interdisciplinary social scientist, she writes about the intersections of science, technology, medicine, and inequality. She is author of the award-winning book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination. Her latest book, The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations and Reconciliation after the Genome, was published in January. In this episode, we discussed: the meaning and importance of "racial reconciliation" and the potential for genetic research in helping to promote it. the extent to which the concept of race is based on biology as opposed to being socially-constructed. the role of DNA evidence in historical analysis. key national priorities policymakers ought to focus on as they consider ways in which genetic research can help to advance social equality. Resources Columbia University Division of Social Science The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation After the Genome by Alondra Nelson Dark Matters on the Surveillance of Blackness by Simone Browne   NEWS ROUNDUP FCC Republican Commissioners Ajit Pai and Michael O'Rielly sent a letter to associations representing Internet Service Providers saying they plan to roll back the FCC's net neutrality rules. The FCC passed the landmark rules which state that ISPs must treat all internet traffic equally, without prioritizing their own content, in 2015. The rules were subsequently upheld by a 3-judge DC Circuit Panel. A complete reversal of the rules would take some time, since a public comment period would need to be conducted first. Ajit Pai, who is expected to serve as the interim FCC Chairman once current Chairman Wheeler resigns in January, has said the days of the net neutrality rules are quote-unquote "numbered". -- The FCC has passed new rules enabling consumers who are deaf and hard of hearing to communicate. Previously, those who are deaf and hard of hearing had to rely on clunky, so-called teletype (TTY) devices to communicate with others. TTY devices converted tones into text and required the recipients to read on paper. Under the new rules, the FCC will now require wireless carriers and device manufacturers to enable "real time" text messaging, or RTT standard, which allows messaging recipients to see, in real time, what deaf and hard of hearing individuals are communicating. Sam Gustin has the story in Motherboard. -- Researchers at Google, UT Austin, and the Toyota Technological Institute in Chicago have devised a new way to test algorithms for biases. Examples of biases in machine learning have included computer programs that take data and target black neighborhoods, show advertisements for payday loans to African Americans and Latinos, or display executive-level jobs only to white male applicants. The approach developed by the researchers, entitled the Equality of Opportunity in Supervised Learning, would enable algorithms to determine that particular demographic groups were more likely to have particular behaviors, but would not target or exclude all individuals based on their race, ethnicity or gender, simply because some individuals within a particular sample had the behaviors. For example, if the algorithm determined that white women were in general more likely to buy wine, and then conclude that someone who bought wine was likely to be a white woman, that would be less biased than excluding non-white women from ad campaigns for white wine. Hannah Devlin has the story in The Guardian. Separately, the White House released a report warning of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the workforce. The report concludes AI can lead to significant economic opportunities, but have detrimental impact on millions of workers. -- Nokia has sued Apple for patent infringement in Germany and in a federal court in Texas, accusing Apple of not renewing some patents the mobile industry relies on, and which Nokia now relies on for profit. Apple is stating that Nokia is acting like a patent troll by extorting Apple and not licensing the patents on reasonable terms. Nate Lanxon, Ian King and Joel Rosenblatt have the story at Bloomberg. -- Two consumer groups have filed a Federal Trade Commission complaint against Google accusing it of privacy violations after the company updated its privacy policy back in June. Consumer Watchdog and the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse claim the company had its users opt-in to a privacy change in which the company allegedly merged data from several Google services without providing adequate notice. Craig Timberg has the story in the Washington Post. -- Pinterest released its diversity data, and while the company hit some of its internal hiring goals, black employment at the company remains at 2% with Hispanic employment at 4% of the company's total, tech and non-tech workforce. -- Facebook released its annual Global Government Requests report showing a 27% uptick globally in the number of government requests for user data, to over 59,000 total requests. -- Finally, HUD Secretary Julian Castro announced a major White House initiative to help students living in HUD-assisted housing to gain access to computers and the internet at home. In the partnership between HUD, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio, the New York City Housing Authority and T-Mobile, 5,000 families living in public housing in the Bronx will get internet connected tablets. The ConnectHome program has thus far reached 43 states, with other major partners including Google Fiber, Comcast, AT&T, Sprint, Best Buy, the Boys and Girls Club of America, PBS, and others.

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Harold Bussey Jr was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Soon after he graduated High School he was introduced into the cleaning atmosphere through his newly found job in his hometown development, New York City Housing Authority. He says he feels humbled because not every one made it out of his neighborhood....

Creating efficient, effective, and productive users of technology is what drives his passion for training, consulting, coaching and helping individuals overcome their fear and anxiety of technology and computers.  Learn more about Troy A. Burgher, a former resident of Edgemere Houses [of the New York City Housing Authority] located in Far Rockaway, Queens [New York City], and his entrepreneurial journey.  Ever since he stood in for a computer trainer back and “guru”, in the early 90’s, at the Rev. Mason Beacon Program within his neighborhood, he’s developed a passion for sharing his knowledge of computers and software applications with residents of inner-city communities; in particular desktop applications within the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.  Growing up in Edgemere Houses, there were no or very limited local technology and computer literacy resources, overshadowed by sports and craft-related activities, for Troy entertain his thirst for exploring computers.  This is what motivated him toward a life-long pursuit to bridging the technology literacy gap that exists in the inner-city community.  25+ years later of freelance training, facilitating technology literacy workshops, and developing training programs has given him solid practical experience in working with and motivating beginner and novice users; transforming them into more efficient, effective and productive users of technology and computers. 

With Co Host: LaShawn Allen-Muhammad Interviews: Charles Barron New York City Counselman and Black Panther Council Member Charles Barron has been a community activist for 25 years. He has extensive experience on the local and national levels. In 1969, in need of a vehicle to express his desire for justice, Barron joined the Harlem branch of the Black Panther Party.  In 1979, Barron joined the National Black United Front (NBUF) and became the founding chairperson of NBUF'S Harlem Chapter. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed Chief of Staff to the Reverend Herbert Daughtry, chairperson of the National Black United Front. From 1982-87 he served as Secretary General of African Peoples Christian Organization (APCO).    In 2001, Barron was elected to the New York City Council. He serves as Chair of the Higher Education Committee and is a member of the committees on Land Use, Consumer Affairs, Women s Issues, Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses. In this role. In the winter and spring of 2003, Barron delivered $280,000 to senior citizen programs in his district. He also played an integral role in getting the Meals on Wheels program restored to the city budget for seniors in his district. Barron, in collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority, secured $12.5 million for an East New York Recreation Center. In addition, he fought to obtain $1.2 million for the renovation of Linden/George Gershwin Park in his district. Barron spearheaded the restoration of over $10 million for students at City University of New York colleges. Additionally, he was successful in maintaining the Peter Vallone Scholarship awards for CUNY students.

Puerto Rico votes to become the 51st state; how the nature of Google search affects what we end up reading, thinking, voting; CCTV: the official organ of the Chinese Nationalist Party; and the New York City Housing Authority of 100 years ago.

If you've ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it's better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn't really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it’s better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn’t really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it’s better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn’t really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it’s better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn’t really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it’s better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn’t really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it’s better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn’t really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever lived in New York City, you know exactly what a “pre-war building” is. First and foremost, it's better than a “post-war building.” Why, you might ask, is that so? Well part of the reason has to do with wartime and post-war “urban renewal,” that is, the process by which the Washington, big city governments, big city banks, and big city developers came together to clear “slums” and erect modern (really “modernist”) apartment blocks and complexes of apartment blocks. Think “the projects” (or, more generally, “public housing“). In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, the New York City Housing Authority supervised the construction of a lot of them. Today roughly 500,000 New Yorkers live in them. And many of them, I would guess, probably wish they lived in “pre-war buildings.” Sandy Zipp does a wonderful job of telling the story of this re-making of New York in his fascinating book Manhattan Projects: The Rise and Fall of Urban Renewal in Cold War New York (Oxford UP, 2010). Along the way, myths are busted (“the projects” were not built for poor folks), villains are redeemed (Robert Moses wasn't really such a bad guy), and ugly buildings are explained (many serious people really thought tower blocks were beautiful). The book makes plain why large chunks of Manhattan (and many other cities) look the way they do and why they are thought of the way they are. Read it and find out.

Joining Doug is John B. Rhea, Chairman of the New York City Housing Authority. Now in its 75th year, the NYHA provides affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low and moderate- income residents throughout the five boroughs.