CUNY Audio Newswriting and Reporting

The manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was on, and on April 19, 2013, CUNY News had the story. We spoke with Rachel Alfiero, a Somerville resident on lockdown. We heard from Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis with his most recent update on BPD progress. We also covered the latest local news in New York: Our reporters […]

When Samantha Vecchia was born she was very weak, she slept poorly, ate poorly and cried a lot. Her mother, Jessica, felt something was wrong, but each time she brought her duaghter to the doctor, they found nothing. Ultimately, Samantha’s pediatrician noticed a heart murumur. The heart murmur sent her to the cardiologist and then […]

Indian president Pranab Mukerjee approved India’s new anti-rape bill on April 5, which provides for life term and death sentences for offenders, and strict punishment for crimes like acid attacks, stalking, and voyeurism. During the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held last month, Indian women spoke about what anti-rape laws would mean for […]

Residents of East Flatbush Brooklyn continue to call for an independent investigation into the shooting of Kimani Gray by two police officers. How the facts are settled – not in court, but in the collective memory of the neighborhood – could have lasting impacts. Elly Yu  reports on the on the legacy of a different high-profile […]

One woman is making big waves in the fight against domestic violence. Kathleen Culliton speaks with Mallika Dutt and Mayor Mike Rawlings about a new tactic to stop the abuse.

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The Jackson Heights Orchestra is a volunteer-based orchestra that’s new to the neighborhood. It’s only in its first season, but the community has already taken a liking to the new sounds. Reporter Tiffany Camhi caught up with the orchestra at a recent rehearsal.