Good Day Street Talk
GOOD DAY STREET TALK – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD – 6:00 AM Military Veterans continuing their service by coming to the aid of those facing food insecurity! Muhammad Talha, Director of Operations and Ronald Olaizola, Associate Director of Operations, both of the Food Bank For New York City, talk about their efforts. Also, what began with a small group of neighbors helping people in the lower east side has evolved into one of the country's first and most cost-effective alternative to incarceration programs today. Now, a new documentary is shedding light on the impact of the organization known as Avenue For Justice. Executive Director Elizabeth Frederick and the documentary's Executive Producer Melva LaJoy LeGrand discuss. And, New York Edge, the largest provider of school-based afterschool and summer programming in New York City and Long Island is giving students a chance to explore the issues and interview the leaders of today through the award-winning pod-cast Formative. Co-Hosts Isabella Navarro and Sage Amadee, as well as CEO Rachael Gazdick talk about the project.
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Single life here in New York and beyond! The quest to find a significant other has become complex, but there's no shortage of methods. There are dating apps. A hook-up through a friend. At a public gathering! And then there are clubs, run clubs to be specific! Rachael Lansing and Steve Cole, Co-Founders of the Lunge Run Club talk about their efforts. Also, a very serious subject for a number of children, the issue of having a parent who is incarcerated! It can have an impact on a child’s mental health, social behavior, and educational prospects. There is also the stigma associated with having a parent in jail. Youth Advocate Jamila Small is using her own experience to help other young people who are facing the same challenges she had to overcome. And, the rash of school shootings have sadly become common occurrences throughout our communities. It's what has led local New York Filmmaker Wilfred La Salle to take the issue head on and to raise awareness about an issue that affects all of us in his film The Security Guard.
GOOD DAY STREET TALK – SAT, OCT 5 – 6 AM
The grassroots movement to end hunger through community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. Jenique Jones, Executive Director of the New York-based Why Hunger talks about the efforts behind the organization. Also, a program that is taking a whole new approach on how we view recovery from addiction and mental illness! Zac Clark, Founder of Release Recovery talks about his journey and his inspiration to help others. And, the trauma experienced by children after a school shooting. Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, discusses the issue.
Honoring Heroes: Tunnel To Towers 5K Unites Nation
A look at the 23rd annual Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk and the inspiration behind the event as thousands of New Yorkers and participants from around the country come together to honor the first responders who sacrificed their lives on September 11th, 2001, and those who have lost their lives since due to 9/11-related illnesses, as well as the veterans who have served in the armed forces and how the Tunnel To Towers Foundation is honoring them and helping those in need.
Good Day Street Talk - August 24, 2024
Good dAy Street Talk looks at important things going on in the community.
Good Day Street Talk
It has been 10 years since the Ice Bucket Challenge became a viral sensation! It was co-founded by Yonkers native Pat Quinn who was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2013. Pat Quinn passed away in 2020, but his spirit and the awareness campaign live on, breaking fundraising records for the ALS research. ALS United Greater New York CEO Kristen Cocoman talks about the progress that has been made in the last decade. Also, businesses are facing many challenges in our communities. High crime rates! Inadequate infrastructure! In East Brooklyn, there is an effort to overcome these challenges! William Wilkins, Executive Director of the East Brooklyn Business Improvement District talks about the efforts. And, a crisis taking place within our BIPOC communities! A health disparity, especially those with low to mid-level incomes, exists due to the lack of nutrition! Dr. Simone Lord, doctor of naturopathy and CEO of Mother Earth Juice Bar Café in Jamaica, Queens discussed the issue and tips to prevent it!
Good Day Street Talk - July 27
This week, Good Day Street Talk looks at how the National Black Theater has become a producer of stories enhancing African-American culture, efforts to improve water safety in underserved communities in New York City, and the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week.
Good Day Street Talk - July 6, 2024
Good Day Street Talk for July 6, 2024
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Merging art and therapy! An innovative approach that was developed in efforts to help today's youth deal with the many mental health issues they are contending with. Dr. Deepak Penesetti, Chief Innovation and Medical Officer of The Child Center Of New York, and Surina Jindal, Producer of "Outside In: An Immersive Live Play On Mental Wellness" discuss. Also, efforts to increase diversity in healthcare! Dr. Marilyn Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of The Arthur Ashe Institute For Urban Health, Dr. Mary Valmont, Associate Executive Director of Health Science Education, and Roudjessie Charles, a former HSA student and current Senior Education Manager for The Health Science Academy talk about the program. And, the new museum in soho that pays tribute to the iconic yet elusive street artist Banksy. It is the first time that many of his works have all been in one place as curators say he has brought street art to a level that has never been seen before. William Meade, Executive Director of The Banksy Museum gives us a preview.
Good Day Street Talk
Good dAy Street Talk looks at important things going on in the community.
Good Day Street Talk takes a look at mental health
Good Day Street Talk takes a look at mental health awareness.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at the legacy of Tunnel to Towers and the importance of building a community.
Good Day Street Talk
Good Day Street Talk’s Antwan Lewis talks to Zac Hall, Senior Vice President of Programs for the Food Bank For New York City, about the program.
Good Day Street Talk Celebrates Black History Month at Harlem Stage
Good Day Street Talk’s Antwan Lewis takes us through Harlem State, a performing arts center showcasing theater, film, dance and music and offering a space for contemporary artists of color.
Good Day Street Talk
Good Day Street Talk looks at important things going on in the community.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at PTSD, community outreach and more.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at women in the arts and getting the community involved in the arts.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis discusses the challenges facing women of color in the nonprofit world, helping refugees and families seeking asylum connect with local families for support and more.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis talks about sex trafficking, tuition assistance and more.
Good Day Street Talk
FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis talks about tuition assistance for students, sex trafficking and more.