Aria Young

Multimedia Journalist

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Chinese home care workers in New York City are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked. However, they face resistance from officials and non-profits, and insufficient union support.

Producers Aria Young and Leina Gabra take us inside the reality of 24-hour work and why it has been so difficult to change this policy.

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Rain, Rain, Go Away. New York Kids Are Trying to Play

Across New York City, workers are tearing out concrete and asphalt from schoolyards and  replacing them with rain-absorbing surfaces that are more climate resilient. The redesigning of playgrounds in immigrant neighborhoods offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rethink how kids in the city relate to the outdoors. 

Producer Aria Young, an immigrant journalist from China, explores the recent transformation of New York City playgrounds in response to the climate crisis and what it means for children’s play.What’s In A Name

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What’s In A Name

In this podcast, I explore the meaning of my native Chinese name and its relation to my identity. Through an interview with my high school teacher, I reflect on my various American experiences and how they have shaped me. This audio piece is the grand prize winner of 2022 NPR College Student Podcast Challenge.

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WHAT THE NEW YORK?! S3 E1: SCREAM Trivia

In this episode of WHAT THE NEW YORK?!, Ed & Ari are joined by WNYU General Manager Jack Peterson for a SCREAM movies trivia. The new movie, SCREAM VI, is the first SCREAM movie set in NYC and will be in theaters on Friday, March 10.

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Locals Call to Stop Chinatown Mega Jail Plan

Several Chinatown residents shared their opposition toward the city’s “mega-jail” plan, which is set to start construction this month.

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Tisch New Theater Production: Amélie

NYU’s Tisch New Theatre will be going off-Broadway with its stage adaption of Amélie. Reporter Aria Young talks to director Zoe Lillis and co-stars Senzel Ahmady and Nick Salem about the small miracles in Amélie’s world. This report aired on WNYU 89.1 FM.