Jamaica, Queens: A look at new growth, old problems in iconic New York neighborhood | Street Soldiers
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers hit the streets to take an in-depth look at Jamaica, Queens, for this week's episode of Street Soldiers.
Cannabis facts and fiction
New York State legalized adult use of cannabis on March 31, 2021.
Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers full episode: 1/12/24
In this episode of Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers, we take a look at social media and shopping.
Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers
FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers talks about the growing trends in hip-hop and the positive impact new artists have on the culture.
Finding common ground amid Israel-Hamas war
In this episode of Street Soldiers With Lisa Evers, faith leaders in New York City are working to ease tensions and keep bonds strong between Jewish and Muslim communities as the Israel-Hamas war continues to rage.
New Jersey's place in hip-hop history
This week's episode is all about New Jersey's place in hip-hop. The Garden State has produce some of hip-hop's most legendary artists as well as some of today's biggest names.
Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers
Tupac's murder has been one of hip-hop's most compelling unsolved mysteries.
The fentanyl epidemic next door
The deaths from accidental fentanyl drug overdoses are at an all time high in NYC and the U.S. Lisa Evers talks to DEA special agent Frank Tarantino, Dr. Chinazo Cunningham Commissioner of OASIS and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Assistant Vice President of addiction services at Northwell Healtjh.
Hispanic Heritage month in NYC
Hispanic Heritage and celebrating the impact of Latino music, artists and culture.
Feeling the financial burden of today's economy
With so many increases, it's easy for spending to rise without realizing it. People are feeling the pinch in a variety of unexpected ways, and trying to find new strategies for making ends meet.
Hip-hop's Latino heritage
Latino artists have always had an enormous influence on hip-hop from Fat Joe, to Cardi B.
Hip-hop's Latin influence
It was always Latin music in the house and hip hop in the streets of the Bronx.
Back to school: The post-pandemic learning landscape
This fall, there’s another challenge facing the New York City Public School system - educating hundreds more children of asylum seekers, in addition to the 19,000 from last year.
Back to school: Winning at education
It's that time of the year again: As a new school year begins, there's anticipation, much excitement and new challenges that must be met. Much has been made about the negative effects of the pandemic shutdown. But that's not the whole story, we’ll hear from experts this week.
Social media influencers and consequences
Social media influencers can command hefty incomes, and are major celebrities in their own right, but sometimes the influence they have on their fans can have unexpected and undesirable consequences. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has this week's episode of Street Soldiers.
Using hip-hop as a motivator to succeed
In this episode, host Lisa Evers spoke exclusively with two very different men who each succeeded against the odds using hip-hop as a prime motivator.
From 50 Cent to Mayor Adams: How hip-hop shaped their lives
50 Cent and Mayor Eric Adams may not seem to have much in common, but both men’s lives have been shaped by hip-hop in very different ways. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers sat down with each of them to find out how hip-hop helped them beat the odds.
Street Soldiers: What was the best era of hip-hop?
Lisa Evers talks to Melle Mel, Ralph McDaniels, Carl Lamarre about hip-hop's influence over the last 50 years.
The Bronx and its influence on hip-hop
Many big names have come out of the Bronx. In this episode Fox 5 NY's Lisa Evers talks about the history of BX and the influence it has had on the culture.
Hip-Hop 50 Live concert preview: 'We make the crowd roar'
Featured performers at the Yankee Stadium extravaganza on the actual birthday of hip-hop include Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, Lil Kim, and more.