Out Of Place: Asian Seniors in East Harlem Public Housing
New York City Housing Authority has seen a significant increase in Asian resident population in the past decades. Low-income Asian senior residents face no shortage of challenges in the public housing program: lack of maintenance, safety concerns, sanitary issues and language barrier, etc. Reporter Aria Young takes an honest look at the lives of Asian senior residents in the George Washington Houses who are struggling for a sense of belonging.
Cracks in the Crown: Troubles Inside Miss Universe and Miss USA
Impact x Nightline looks into allegations of bullying and harassment within the Miss USA organization. The co-owners of the parent organization, Miss Universe, face lawsuits alleging wrongdoing.
Lost in Translation: The Bilingual Street Signs in Chinatown
For decades, the street signs in Manhattan’s Chinatown have been featuring both English and Chinese street names. Now, the number of bilingual street signs are shrinking as the neighborhood becomes increasingly gentrified.
NYC Starbucks Workers Unionize
A Starbucks location in Staten Island closes its doors as its workers unionize. Employees say it is a part of the brand’s union-busting tactics.
Protesters, supporters clash ahead of Trump arraignment
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned on Tuesday at the New York City Criminal Court on charges surrounding his 2016 hush money payment case. WSN reporter Aria Young spoke to some of his supporters and dissidents near the courthouse.
NYU greets Little Amal
Little Amal, a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, walked around New York City. Little Amal Walks NYC was a co-production between The Walk Productions and St. Ann’s Warehouse in association with Handspring Puppet Company. Between September 14 to October 2, Amal was welcomed at 55 events across the five boroughs of New York City.
1-on-1 with ‘Real Housewife’ Heather Gay
ABC News’ Deborah Roberts sits down with reality TV star Heather Gay.
“Wicked” aiming for authentic disability representation on screen, behind-the-scenes
ABC’s Rhiannon Ally sat down with Marissa Bode, the first authentically-cast wheelchair user, and her co-star Ethan Slater to discuss the making of “Wicked” for the big screen.