Councilmember Levin Arrested In Protest

May 02, 2018|Jonathan Woodward

Councilmember Stephen Levin and ten other protesters were arrested today.

Jonathan Woodward has this report:

DeBlasio Administration Starts New Domestic Violence Initiative

May 02, 2018|Benedict Carrizzo

The DeBlasio administration is going to address Domestic Violence in a new kind of way. WFUV's Ben Carrizzo has more. 

Wigging Out

May 02, 2018|George Bodarky
Claire Grunwald has been making wigs and beards for Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community for decades. She learned wig making...

Women's movement series: Democratic women running, GOP women not, intersectionality, and the 'pink tax'

May 01, 2018|Jake Shore
In a four part series on the women's movement, WFUV digs into a host of issues ranging from women challenging incumbent...

Women are running for office in record numbers. But why are they snubbing the GOP?

May 01, 2018|Jake Shore

2018 is shaping up to be a huge year for women running for office. But the gains being made aren't the same across party...

"It felt like pageantry." Advocates unhappy with the Women's March and today's feminist activism.

May 01, 2018|Jake Shore

Movements like #MeToo and the Women's March in the past year have impacted the national discourse about American women. But...

The AARP Pushes for Greater Care of NYC Senior Citizens

April 30, 2018|Benedict Carrizzo

An advocacy group doesn't want lawmakers to forget about senior New Yorkers when making the city budget. WFUV's Ben Carrizzo...

Women pay a small 'pink tax' for products. Here's how it affects low-income women in New York.

April 27, 2018|Jake Shore
Buying something small, like a razor in a drug store, can sometimes be more expensive based on something like its color...

NYC Taxi Drivers Want Change

April 25, 2018|Natalie Migliore

New York City taxi and limousine drivers are calling for tougher regulations on for-hire vehicles like uber and lyft...

Parking Permits Might Make Their Way To NYC

April 25, 2018|Benedict Carrizzo

People who drive to Manhattan might have even more trouble finding a parking spot. WFUV's Ben Carrizzo has more.