Radio Rookies

A Manhattan teen looks through the legacy of Westbeth Artists Housing

The West Village is one of Manhattan's most upscale neighborhoods filled with luxury townhouses, fancy restaurants, and designer boutiques. But for more than 50 years, one building n... Jan 6, 2025

A NYC teen explores Gen Z's response to climate change

Climate change is a central issue in this year's presidential election, and research shows it's among the top concerns for Gen Zers. As part of WNYC's Radio Rookies program, 17-year-o... Nov 1, 2024

Queens teen looks into voter registration and turnout in the AAPI community

Voter registration and turnout among Asian Americans is rising, but research still shows it trails behind white and black communities in the USA. 17-year-old Jaclyn Eum from Bayside, ... Oct 30, 2024

Why do we vape? A NYC teen investigates the trend among young people

In New York, where it's illegal to sell vaping products to anyone younger than 21, and flavored products are banned, Many teens continue, though, to find ways to vape. Oct 15, 2024

A Queens teen's journey through identity and assimilation in NYC

Even in a city as diverse as New York, many immigrants feel pressure to assimilate. For 16-year-old Erica Xing, that meant deciding to legally change her name. Erica shares her story ... Oct 9, 2024

Why do young people subway surf? One teen seeks answers

The MTA is again sounding the alarm. Riding outside trains is not a game. That's after police say an 11 year old boy died this week after falling from a subway train in Brooklyn. Acco... Sep 20, 2024

A Brooklyn teen connects to her Caribbean roots through steelpan

For 15-year-old Natalie Skeet-Somerszaul, playing steelpan is a way to connect with her Caribbean heritage. Sep 2, 2024

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A Brooklyn teen connects to her Caribbean roots through steelpan

An Asian immigrant teen confronts problem gambling in his community

With three new casinos expected to come to the NYC area, 17-year-old TaoHeng Chen looks at the impact of gambling on his community. Jun 24, 2024

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An Asian immigrant teen confronts problem gambling in his community

Teens push for legislation to preserve in-person visits in New York prisons and jails

As prisons and jails in many states switch to video visits, a group of NYC teens is advocating to preserve in-person visits in New York. Jun 13, 2024

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Teens push for legislation to preserve in-person visits in New York prisons and jails

A Bronx teen grapples with a controversial plan for NYCHA apartments

For Fanta Kaba, living in NYCHA means stability. But now, a controversial plan is changing the way public housing operates. Fanta sets out to find out what this plan means for residents. Sep 15, 2023

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A Bronx teen grapples with a controversial plan for NYCHA apartments

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