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Norman Solomon: Citizen Journalism
Journalist, media critic, and founder of the Institute for Public Accuracy Norman Solomon discusses the importance of independent reporting in contemporary times.
Riley Hooper: Biographical Documentaries
Join award-winning filmmaker Riley Hooper (The World's Oldest Mime, Flo, Why Not Now) as she discusses her process for creating biographical documentaries.
Ron Claiborne: Reporting in the Field
Ron Claiborne, veteran reporter and ABC News anchor discusses his experiences and tips for on-location reporting.
Jennie Bourne: The Art of Interviewing
Jennie Bourne, journalist and media consultant, discusses tips and techniques for becoming a better interviewer.
Nick Ravich: Filmmaking on a Budget
Art 21's Nick Ravich discusses filmmaking on a budget and how to develop a compelling short documentary.
What to Watch for as Hochul's 45-Day Transition Period Ends
Governor Kathy Hochul's self-imposed transition period ends Friday. Hochul has already made a number of changes to the executive chamber and state policy -- but with the end of the 45-day interval she may reveal some key remaining personnel and policy decisions she has promised over the first weeks...
City Council to Pass Bill Requiring 'Citywide Climate Adaptation Plan'
The Council will vote on Thursday to approve the legislation, Intro. 1620, which will require the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability to oversee the development of and publicly release an initial, holistic plan addressing the risks that climate hazards pose to the city.
Housing Group Offers Roadmap for Full NYCHA Funding
A new report from Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a nonprofit affordable housing financing company, seeks to cut through some of the noise and offer a concrete roadmap to finally secure the funding that NYCHA and its residents need.
It’s About Sweating the Small Stuff’: Council Member Brannan on Resiliency Oversight, Improving City Government, and Running for Speaker
Following the severe destruction across the city from Hurricane Ida, City Council Member Justin Brannan is urging immediate measures to better equip the city to withstand severe storms in the future and “our new climate reality.”