Yasmeen Khan appears in the following:
Ask a Reporter: Sometimes Civic Engagement Starts With Your Block
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Meet Blanche Romey, who’s well-versed in speaking up, and sweating the small stuff.
Covering the 2018 Midterms: Your Activism, Energy and Questions
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
There's much at stake in September's New York state primary and November's midterm elections. WNYC is here to bring you stories about grassroots activism and to answer your questions.
States Sue to Block 3D-Printed Guns
Monday, July 30, 2018
New York and New Jersey joined the lawsuit with six other states and Washington, D.C. They're asking a judge to block a settlement allowing the blueprints to go online Aug. 1.
Power Restored at NYC Housing Complex Where 46 Buildings Lost Electricity
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Starrett City residents said it's not unusual for one building to lose power for a few minutes during the summer, but not all 46 buildings for several hours.
Neighborhood Change and Personal Healing Come Together in Brownsville
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Lytheia Smith, a long-time Brownsville resident, says she's thinking differently for herself and her children. "Something that we didn't grow up thinking about: Future. Legacy."
A Fancy Trash Can Comes to Brownsville
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
What does the $7,225 waste bin say about New York City's investment in a neighborhood that experienced decades of neglect?
Brownsville: No Label Necessary
Monday, January 29, 2018
Residents have a lot to say about how to celebrate their neighborhood and improve it, and it often conflicts with the hardened view outsiders have of their central Brooklyn community.
Seeing the Light in Brownsville, Virtually and In Real Life
Monday, January 29, 2018
A group of young Brownsville residents are creating a VR game - about their neighborhood. It's an attempt to soothe tensions and illuminate the day-to-day pulse of Brownsville.
Facing Retirement, Fariña Reflects on Accomplishments and Challenges
Thursday, December 21, 2017
"There is nothing more satisfying than being able to be a public servant, and really mean it — that you're a servant of the people," said Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña.
City Schools Chancellor to Step Down In 2018
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Carmen Fariña came out of retirement to serve as chancellor of the largest school system in the country. She had a career spanning more than 50 years in the New York City schools.
Tours, Interviews, Auditions: It's Hard Work Applying to NYC High Schools
Friday, November 24, 2017
Twin brothers — and their meticulously organized mom — describe how they're finalizing their high school choices. Applications are due to school counselors Dec. 1.
'Shelter In Place:' Parents, Students React to Truck Attack
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
"At that time of day literally thousands of young people are on those intersections," one mother said about the site near several schools where the Oct. 31 truck attack ended.
What the Mayor Achieved for New York City's 4-Year-Olds
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Expanding pre-kindergarten is one of Mayor de Blasio's signature accomplishments. With the election next week, we look deeper at how pre-k is playing out in one neighborhood.
New York Funds New Anti-Bullying Measures After Fatal School Stabbing
Monday, October 30, 2017
The city is dedicating $8 million to anti-bullying programs but wouldn't share what changes are coming to the Bronx high school that sparked the latest focus on school safety.
Boy Scouts Will Allow Girls To Join, But For Some It's Just A Step In Progress
Thursday, October 12, 2017
The Boy Scouts of America voted to allow girls to join Cub Scouts. Meanwhile Girl Scouts is taking stock of its place developing and empowering girls.
New York City's Students Are Getting Younger
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Three years after a massive, and rapid, expansion of pre-k for 4-year-olds, the city is now expanding preschool for 3-year-olds. Here's a look at its launch in Brownsville.
After a Fatal Stabbing, Students and Parents Question a Bronx School's Safety
Thursday, September 28, 2017
The incident is renewing questions about whether metal detectors should be placed in schools.
Learn a Thing or Two About a NY Constitutional Convention
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Voters will decide in November whether New York should open up its constitution for review — not a decision to be taken lightly. Some new lesson plans can help you think this through.
City Launches Coordinated Effort to Serve LGBTQ Youth
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
The strategy brings together 16 city agencies providing services to young people in the LGBTQ community, including health programs, supports in schools and homeless services.
It's Time to Apply to High School in New York City
Sunday, September 17, 2017
The city's eighth-graders are beginning to make their high school lists. With approximately 400 schools to choose from, the process can feel daunting — at least at first.
