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The first African American to close an overseas billion dollar leveraged buyout deal. Term Length: 02/01/2023 - 01/31/2026

On Long Island, a new interpretation for an 18th-century historic home.

Arts organizations that took part in PBS American Portrait discuss their work and mission.

Muslim Community Network shapes the narrative about what it means to be Muslim in the U.S.

PBS American Portrait shares a sneak peak at first episode of documentary series.

Pioneers: Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire Sizzle Reel

50 years ago, students took over Columbia University to protest the Vietnam War and a variety of other issues. We’re going back to a week that became a part of American history with William Sales, Jr., a protester who was there, and Paul Cronin the editor of the book, “A Time To Stir: Columbia ’68.”

How has New York City supported returning service members as they've transitioned out of the military and readjusted to civilian life?

PBS DOCUMENTARY “TULSA: THE FIRE AND THE FORGOTTEN”

George Floyd’s family, aunts Angela Harrelson and Mahalia Jones remember their late nephew

ONE OF THE FALSELY ACCUSED CENTRAL PARK FIVE TELLS HIS STORY

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ADVANCEMENTS IN EYECARE: FATHER-SON TEAM RESTORING SIGHT

Advancements in eye care and opthamology

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has officially thrown his hat in the ring for a Presidential run in 20-20.

JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Term Length: In perpetuity

JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Term Length: In perpetuity

JOURNEY TO JOBS is a one-hour special, presented as part of the American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative, public media’s commitment to help communities illuminate pathways to gainful employment in America. Term Length: In perpetuity

In wake of 9/11 terrorist attacks, many first responders, now living in all 50 states, came down with 9/11 cancers. Now, funding meant to help them is running out.

Host Jenna Flangan travels to Greyston Bakery in downtown Yonkers, New York, to explore why their specialty isn’t just the brownies they make.

Toba Potosky's mission to re-open and restore the Brooklyn World War II memorial.

Dr. Bob Arnot gives us the facts you need to know.

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Closing Fungers

We’ll address public fears, explain the facts and assess the threat.

A rare and intimate look at New York’s Mohawk tribe.

Tonight, we take you inside the operating room at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, where brain surgeons are using cutting edge technology to treat patients more effectively.

Long Island's diversity disparity. College hopes and worries. Historically black colleges and universities and their impact on America.

“Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away” tells the story of Auschwitz by using virtual reality, rare artifacts and much more.

Tonight we explore the testimony of “Treblinka’s Last Witness.” Rabbi

Anne Frank’s stepsister ensures that future generations will never forget the Holocaust

Catholic priest investigates Holocaust

JUSTICE WEEK: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

The “To Kill A Mockingbird” actor is back to share his journey from stage to screen, and all the roles in between.

The former and current longest-running Jeopardy champion, Ken Jennings, joins MetroFocus co-host and former Jeopardy contestant, Jack Ford.

The actor will share his take on embodying one of literature’s best-known characters, attorney Atticus Finch.

Donald Trump became the first Republican president to recognize June as Gay Pride Month. Michelangelo Signorile will share his perspective.

BENEFITING NEW YORK CITY

BENEFITING THE BOROUGHS: EYE ON THE BRONX

In partnership with Public Square Media, we continue our special “Justice Week” series with a revealing look at life behind bars for New Yorkers suffering with mental illness.

We’ll give you a revealing look at life after lockup as we premiere “After Rikers: Justice by Design.”

In partnership with Public Square Media, we continue our special “Justice Week” series with personal stories of women who have experienced life inside Rikers.

In partnership with Public Square Media, we continue our special “Justice Week” series and examine the blueprint for the closing of Rikers Island with some of the key officials leading New York’s criminal justice reform.

Can medicinal marijuana save lives? Actress and cannabis advocate Ricki Lake joins the conversation.

YouTube Announcement: Working People First | Bill de Blasio 2020

We have the details on an important conference that begins today about marijuana legalization in New York.

Is it time to legalize Pot in New York State? Senator Chuck Schumer wants to decriminalize marijuana, what about you?

We take a deep dive into the laws that govern cannabis.

WAR AGAINST OPIOIDS

Is marijuana more dangerous than previously reported? The author of “Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence” joins us with a warning.

Former wrestler-turned-Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura makes the case for marijuana legalization.

MetroFocus reports on the rise of women in the cannabis industry.

Mayor de Blasio and the NYPD will reform policies on marijuana enforcement in the city. New York City’s Public Advocate Letitia James joins us to share her take on the legalization debate.

POT, RACE & ARRESTS

Governor Cuomo announces a new work group to regulate our pot market.

Is recreational marijuana coming soon? Steve Adubato, host of “One on One with Steve Adubato,” and author of “Lessons in Leadership” joins us with the details.

A decorated U.S. Marine fights to reunite her family after her undocumented husband is deported back to Mexico.

In a MetroFocus Exclusive, Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr. will weigh in on criminal justice reform, the fallout of closing Rikers Island, and a potential run for City Hall.

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists continues the fight for fairness and equality in the newsroom.

Documentarian Abigail Disney discusses the groundbreaking new edition of the PBS series, “Women, War & Peace II.”

We’ll take a look at how one group is aiming to accurately share the experiences of American troops, with Army veteran, and Emmy winning director of "Searching for Bergdahl" Robert Ham and Marine Corps veteran and associate producer and military advisor for Netflix's series, "Medal of Honor."

Find out how local veterans are making a difference within their ranks and in our communities.

"Frontline to Homefront" is a MetroFocus series on Post 9/11 Veterans and how they are finding allies as they lead the fight to successfully transition to civilian life. It is also unique, because it is produced by a service-connected enlisted veteran of two branches of the Armed Services.

Cory Booker just threw his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election. He shares thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement, race relations, and more.

Cory Booker just threw his hat in the ring for the 2020 Presidential Election. He shares thoughts on finding common ground and advancing the common good.

A different healthcare option for veterans and their families...

CRAIGSLIST FOUNDER ON MAJOR PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AIMED AT VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

Stereotypes concerning our servicemembers made it difficult for one veteran to start a family.

Hofstra Law School has clinics that help veterans with a host of legal issues.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is 28, a liberal activist, a Democratic Socialist, and she has just sent shockwaves.

MILITARY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TACKLE THE OPIOID CRISIS AFTER SERVICE

NYC Council to combat Opioid epidemic with Narcan for the public.

A new healthcare model is combining medicine and the arts to help meet the needs of New York City’s veterans.

MetroFocus speaks with Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, one of only five quadruple amputees from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

Dean Skelos was convicted of bribery, extortion and conspiracy, as the crusade against corruption in Albany continues.

Are supervised injection sites for drug users the solution to New York’s opioid overdoses?

Opera virtuoso Renée Fleming takes Broadway by storm in the revival of the classic “Carousel.”

Post 9/11 Veteran Leaders Discuss where Veterans are now, focusing on employment, education, transition, physical and mental health, Transgender Veterans

Opioids and the cost to our families and communities.

OPIOIDS: DOCTORS TO BLAME?

New York's Fleet Week

“Native America,” a monumental four-part series premiering on PBS.

N.Y.C. OPIOID EPIDEMIC

A new study finds commercial insurance may not give access to opioid addiction treatment.

Opioid Crisis in Long Island

“LEFT BEHIND AMERICA”

K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, is wreaking havoc in the Bronx as overdoses spike.

Jon Stewart & 9/11 First Responder John Feal head to DC

Next Step Clinic

We take a look at the grip heroin addiction has had on our local community.

HEROIN: ON THE FRONTLINE

PBS presents “GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II.”

One recovering heroin addict credits a stay behind bars with helping her get clean.

Opioid addiction and where you live are connected.

A Latino community in New York says “no más,” as it fights the war against opioids.

From immigrant to Medal of Honor recipient. Retired U.S. Army Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg takes us through his journey.

Our friends at Viceland take us deep into our “Dopesick Nation” with two recovering addict

Find out how opioids and the geography of desperation go hand in hand.

For some veterans the real battle begins when they return home. Now, there’s help for them and their families as they attempt to heal.

The nation's growing addiction to opioids. The new face of this drug crisis will shock you. PBS NewsHour’s Hari Sreenivasan join us with a report.

As the war on opioids continues, a possible turning point toward victory.

This American Medevac Promo features Morton Dean, and was taped for WCMU.

Veterans on Long Island learn green construction techniques as part of a local veteran support initiative called VetsBuild.

In New Jersey, veterans and non-veterans are finding new ways to communicate and connect by making paper from deconstructed military uniforms.

Post-9/11 veterans in NYC talk about the military-civilian divide.

NYC civilians talk about the military-civilian divide: What do civilians wish they could ask veterans? What role can civilians play in bridging the divide?