In the final episode of AudioFiles season 12, we hear about a historic vote happening at the Nostrand Houses in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn and learn about why activists are working to try and put an end to the NYPD’s controversial gang database. We also hear from an organizational leader working on nail salon rights about the importance of the anticipated Nail Salon Minimum Standards Council Act.
 
Later in the show, we hear from a postpartum chef who has found a unique way to serve her clients and learn how local artists are using music to help destigmatize mental health in Black communities. Also, union president for the Queens Library Guild, John Hyslop, joins us in the studio to talk about the importance of city libraries and how the newest budget cuts in city agencies have impacted them.

Managing Producer: Ashley reed 
Producer: Amanda Kari McHugh 
Associate Producer: Rachel Goldman 
Host: Aaliyah Fisher and Nicolas Magrino 
Reporters: Kimberly Izar, Ashley Reed, Aaliyah Fisher, Safiyah Riddle, Sajina Shrestha, and Christian Nazario
Editors: Maggie Freleng and Richard Yeh
Sound Engineers: Amber Watson and Chad Bernhard.
Guests:  Pabitra Dash, Ariella Messing And John Hyslop. 
Music credits: Allison Soul, Audioautix, Catherine Elia, Dekobe, Ignatz, Jimmy Fontanex & Media Right Productions, Monplasir, Richard Anthony and Sean Elliot

New Yorkers In Pursuit Of Change (S12 E5 - FINALE) - 12/06/2023

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1. Shira Feder explores the crackdown on fare beaters in the MTA and speaks to activists who are pushing back. 

2. A young man recounts his memory of the beginning of a cross-country road trip. 

3. Host Shira Feder interviews Quemuel Arroyo, head of accessibility for the DOT.

4. A visually impaired woman describes her strategies for navigating inaccessibility in the subway and bus systems. 

5. Chris Polansky reports on how those with wheelchairs have trouble navigating the streetscape because of illegal parking and lack of accessible curb cuts.

6. The Rizzos play music. 

Producers: Ben Powers & Maria Robins-Somerville 
Host: Shira Feder
Assistant Producer: Ethan Stark-Miller  
Music Producer: Natalia Keogan
Stories: Shira Feder, Chris Polansky, Jacob Kaye and Ethan Stark-Miller

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AudioFiles is a radio show and podcast featuring work produced by students at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY in New York City.

New Yorkers In Pursuit Of Change (S12 E5 - FINALE) - 12/06/2023

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