Local students have been rising up after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. They are demanding changes to our gun laws. There have been walkouts at at schools across the district, and local forums are being held. Today we meet with John Papanier, the organizer of the Town Hall for Our Lives that was recently held on Staten Island.
Yemen Next Door
Sometimes, someplace far away happens to be right next door. Bay Ridge is home to a vibrant Yemeni community. Today we get a crash course in the conflict in Yemen with Rabyaah Althaibani, and how the Trump administration is affecting our neighbors.
Congressional Contenders: Radhakrishna Mohan
In our continuing Congressional Contenders series, longtime labor organizer Radhakrishna Mohan joins us in the studio. Listen in to how he intends to champion Staten Island’s union workers and act as their watchdog in congress.
Congressional Contenders: Omar Vaid
Today we are welcoming Omar Vaid to the show. He’s one of our 2018 Congressional Contenders battling for the NY11 Democratic nomination. Listen in to how he intends to bring back manufacturing and union jobs to the district.
Congressional Contenders: Max Rose
Our sixth Congressional Contenders episode features Max Rose. We’ll talk about how Max’s combat service in the Army has informed his approach to public service and healthcare.
Congressional Contenders: Paul Sperling
Paul Sperling joins us as we continue our Congressional Contenders series. Running in the NY11 Democratic Primary, Paul discusses his plan for infrastructure, cannabis legalization, and a green economy.
Congressional Contenders: Zach Emig
Riding into the studio is Zach Emig for our fourth Congressional Contenders episode. Zach lays out his “Narrows Agenda” for the district. We’ll also discuss his background in finance and engineering.
Jeremi Suri at Poly Prep
Listen in to a live recording from Poly Prep’s public lecture series. Jeremi Suri kicks things off discussing the history and evolution of the Office of the President throughout American history.
Congressional Contenders: Mike DeCillis
Our third “Congressional Contenders” interview features Mike DeCillis. A special needs educator, former NYPD officer, and SWAT medic, Mike brings a unique point of view to the race.
Bay Ridge’s ‘Little City Hall’
Dig into the history of one of Bay Ridge’s key civic institutions: our Community Board. It influences how nearly every city agency interacts with the neighborhood. We look into its origins, and it’s future.