Jennifer Vanasco appears in the following:
The Real "Green Book" Started as a Guide to New York City
Friday, March 01, 2019
The new documentary "The Green Book: Guide to Freedom" highlights the roots of the book that helped black people travel the U.S. safely during Jim Crow.
After Detective's Death, 'A Lot of Hurt Going on in the 102'
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
NYPD officials provided more details of how an armed robbery unfolded in Queens. The incident left a veteran detective dead from a shot fired by a fellow officer.
Police Officer Killed by Friendly Fire During Armed Robbery in Queens
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
This is the first death of an officer on duty this year.
Emotions Run High in LGBTQ Community Following Alleged Attack on Actor Jussie Smollett
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Following the alleged racist and homophobic attack on singer and Empire actor Jussie Smollett, both celebrities and non-celebrities make a plea to be seen.
'True West' Review: Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano Face Off
Saturday, January 26, 2019
In Sam Shepard's classic play, rival brothers try to sabotage each other in their quest for the American Dream.
Review: 'Choir Boy' An Emotional Dive Into the Prep School Struggles of One Gay Boy
Saturday, January 12, 2019
"Moonlight" writer Tarell Alvin McCraney has penned a spectacular — and spectacularly complex — character in Pharus.
Father of Boy Killed By NYPD Remembered As Someone Who Sparked Decades of Activism
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Nicholas Heyward, Sr. launched a fight for justice after his boy was shot. Heyward's activism is credited with helping to lay the foundation for the Black Lives Matter movement.
For Some, the Bezos Behemoth Can't Get Here Fast Enough
Friday, January 11, 2019
Programmers at the most recent NYC Tech Meetup were bullish about how the company could boost the local tech scene and, perhaps, their fortunes.
'The Jungle' Review: A New Play Illustrates the Heartbreak — and Happinesses — of a Refugee Camp
Sunday, December 23, 2018
"The Jungle" is based on a real place — a refugee camp in the port town of Calais, France.
'Slave Play' Review: A Brave New Work That's Ferocious And Funny
Saturday, December 22, 2018
In Jeremy O. Harris's bold comedy, we can't get away from our country's poisonous history — but it's desire that complicates everything.
Review: Aaron Sorkin's 'Mockingbird' Just Sounds Dated
Saturday, December 15, 2018
The new play based on the beloved book traffics in stereotypes and includes a liberal use of the "N" word.
Review: Bryan Cranston Is 'Mad As Hell' in 'Network,' But Do We Care?
Saturday, December 08, 2018
The stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated film is still set in the 1970s, but what was called "outrageously provocative" at the time now just seems like cable news.
Bodegas Take Down Their Signs ... Just in Case
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
Local businesses are taking precautions after seeing a strange uptick in 311 complaints that can result in thousands of dollars in fines.
For Her 94th Birthday, Shirley Chisholm Gets a Statue
Friday, November 30, 2018
The first black woman to ever serve in Congress is getting a permanent monument in her hometown.
City Council To Hold Hearings on Amazon Deal
Friday, November 30, 2018
City Council members say they plan to grill top officials from the city, state and Amazon itself at a series of hearings starting next month.
Review: 'King Kong' - At Least the Puppet Is Amazing
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Something key is missing in the rest of this musical. Heart. Also, purpose. And passion.
Review: Beauty Found, in an Ordinary Life in 'Thom Pain'
Saturday, November 17, 2018
The subtitle for this one-man show is "based on nothing," but playwright Will Eno shows how in the right hands, "nothing" can be extraordinary.
After Months of Conflict, Mayor de Blasio Fires Embattled Watchdog
Friday, November 16, 2018
A recent report found that Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters abused his authority and wrongly fired staff who pushed back.
Review: Terrified Mom of an "American Son" Tries to Get Police to Take Her Seriously
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Kerry Washington plays a mother whose son hasn't come home. It doesn't matter that he has a Lexus and attended private schools, she knows what this could mean.
Here's What Local Activists Learned From Working on the Midterms
Wednesday, November 07, 2018
WNYC checked in with grassroots organizers in the area to hear how they're pivoting to think ahead to 2020.
