Karen Frillmann appears in the following:
The Hare Krishnas Are Back, Thanks to Occupy Wall Street
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Hare Krishnas were once seen as aggressive, in-your-face zealots. After practically vanishing from the streets of New York, they've returned — in a kinder, gentler incarnation.
Why 160 Immigrant Teens Call an Old Bus Depot 'School'
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
A Long Island district claims its main high school is full, but a state report found these new students aren’t getting proper instruction. The deadline for setting a new plan: today.
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Individuals make a difference. This is the story of a young soldier who didn't make it home alive from World War 1 but whose act of courage helped bring the end of the war.
Six Months After 9/11: The Weight of the Grief Hung in the Air
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
Six months after September 11, the city continued to reel from the shock of the attacks. We began to ask the questions that would help us put the city together again.
Learning to Love the Entirely Inadequate but Completely Indispensable Disaster Industry
Friday, October 31, 2014
Huge storms like Katrina and Sandy are here to stay; the firms that manage recoveries should be, too. But if this is going to work, five big things need to change.
The Other Industry That’s Too Big to Fail
Thursday, October 30, 2014
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Only a few large companies are able to manage disaster recovery efforts. That's how New Jersey and Louisiana ended up hiring and firing the same two firms.
The Best Place to Spot Women in NYC? Broadway
Monday, October 20, 2014
Almost 70% of the Broadway audience is female, and that percentage is growing. The trend is a deciding factor on what succeeds or not on the Great White Way.
What Didn't Change After 9/11
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Some New Yorkers still duck when they hear a plane, but the uptick in praise for the NYPD didn't last. Our "25 Years in 25 Days" series looks at 9/11's impact on our daily lives.
Future Storms Could Lead to Financial Disaster
Sunday, October 12, 2014
In 2050, a storm comparable to Sandy could cause $90 billion of damage. That's 4.5 times the damage the storm inflicted in 2012—equal to the entire economy of Ecuador.
Extreme High Tides Could Flood Our City's Streets
Sunday, October 12, 2014
The sea level around Manhattan increased a foot over the past century. By 2050, scientists predict it will climb another 18 inches, making mild storms as destructive as hurricanes.
Forecast Calls for More Rain Than We Can Handle
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Current predictions find the New York City of 2050 will have more frequent heavy rainstorms, which means in a city with an aging sewer system, it's going to be messy.
As Temperatures Climb, So Does the Risk of Blackouts
Sunday, October 12, 2014
As it is, New York City sets a new record for electricity demand every year or two. No one can be sure what 2050 will bring, but if we're not ready, the grid could fail.
New York City Could Get as Hot as Alabama in 2050
Sunday, October 12, 2014
By 2050, NYC will likely experience 45 days at or above 90 degrees Farenheit. That's a month and a half of sweltering days, which could be deadly.
The Abandoned Garden of Prospect Park
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Forgotten NY? Not much left, but there is a secret sanctuary called the Vale of Cashmere.
Corn, Tamales, and the Apple Marys: A Brief History of Women Street Vendors
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Finding the most authentic ethnic food in NYC gives one bragging rights. The street vendors who sell their wares, though, are looking for rights of a different kind.
All Quiet on the Seventh Floor
Thursday, August 21, 2014
A New York poet in search of solitude finds her secret sanctuary nestled deep inside the campus of Columbia University.
Desperately Seeking Rooftop View
Thursday, August 14, 2014
"There’s nothing that gives me more pure joy than just being out alone rock-climbing or hiking on top of a beautiful mountain. So for me that’s a large part of why I like to get on ro...
My Own Private Rockaway
Thursday, August 07, 2014
"It's invigorating to be unhurried, unwatched on nature's timetable," says Quito Ziegler, who escapes to the city's farthest edges in search of respite from the chaos of daily life.
What Happened Over the Last 25 Years? Help Us Brainstorm
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
This is the 25th year of the Brian Lehrer Show, and all this fall we'll be marking it with a year-by-year look at some of the defining stories from 1989 through 2014. Right now, we're at the brainstorming stage, also known as the "remember that thing that happened that year?" stage. And we need your help!
In the spreadsheet below, the producers of the show are starting to fill in items from each year (thanks Wikipedia!), but we've opened the spreadsheet for you to help remember what really mattered. So join in when you have a few minutes, starting with any year. A few guidelines:
- We're looking for items that had a public impact, both local, national and international. There will be opportunities for you to reflect on your personal memories from each year soon, but for now we're taking suggestions for news/events.
- Anything goes, but we're particularly fascinated by stories that ended up having a bigger impact than anticipated. Our favorite example is the repeal of Glass-Steagall in 1999, which was somewhat overlooked at the time but sowed the seeds for the financial crisis a decade later.
- This is an open spreadsheet, but please don't erase or edit other entries. For now, we're collecting as many ideas as possible!
Blocking the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
The city's harsh school discipline code is enforced by safety agents who work for the police department — and exacerbates tensions between police and the community they serve.
