Civil Defense Blog
Immigrants and Discrimination
"La discriminacion en el trabajo al transcurir de los años parece ser que no a dejado de existir y tal parece ser que no va desaparecer. Asta que el ser humano se concientize de que todos somos iguales no importando lugar de origen, raza, color, idioma, religion, etc. Porque tan valioso e importante es el que trabaja como ejecutivo en una grande empreza como al que trabaja recogiendo la basura en la calle." Esa es la opinion de Alberto Hernandez, reportero por CNPI. En esta producsion, se encuentran claros ejemplos de lo que esta sucediendo en el ambiente laboral entre hispanos.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Ecuador y Su Nueva Constitution
The economist Rafael Correa had promised in his campaign a change in Ecuador. That change is reflected in a new constitution. CNPI's Jose Gomez brings us a report. (Audio en Español)
El economista Rafael Correa habia prometido en su campana un cambio en el Ecuador. Ese cambio se refleja en una nueva constitucion. CNPI's Jose Gomez nos trae un reporte.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Señora Garcia y la Economia
Reportero por CNPI, Alfonso Ventura, nos lleva más allá de Wall Street y en Flatbush, Brooklyn para discutir el impacto de la recesión económica con madre y profesora, María García.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
A D Minus For Mayoral Control of Schools in NYC
Many New Yorkers who oppose Mayor Bloomberg's recent move to run for a third term in office say they are concerned about the fate of public schools if he stays in office and retains mayoral control of the school system. CNPI reporter Florence Wapimewah has this report.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Nepali immigrants find support in New York City
Back in Nepal, one’s Maiti is where the support structure is. Here in a foreign land, that structure doesn’t exist. To help fill the gap, Adhikaar, has been running English classes for adult women. As CNPI member Rushil Shakya reports, the women coming to these classes have found their Maiti.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
South Bronx Rejects Mayor's Plan for New Jail
A proposal to build a new jail in the nation's poorest congressional district drew protests outside City Hall on Dec. 17. Activists with Community in Unity say there are better ways to spend the city's money. CNPI reporter Rob Robinson brings us sound from the demonstration.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Immigrant Jailhouse Lawyers Help Fellow Prisoners With Their Cases
Immigrants are the fastest growing segment of the private prison system, but they often have the least access to legal counsel. With few legal options, many turn to fellow prisoners for help with their cases. CNPI reporters, Julia Paul, Ravi Ragbair and Janis Rosheuvel of Families for Freedom explore how these jailhouse lawyers can be a lifeline for those fighting deportation and criminal convictions.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
PPH Attends International Seminar on Community Media in Seoul, Korea
People's Production House has been invited to participate in an international seminar on community media in Seoul, Korea, December 17-18, 2008. The seminar is organized by Korean community media centers Mediact and CAMF and sponsored by the Broadcasting-Telecommunication Commission.
Categories: D.E.I.
Children Call on Lawmakers to Pass Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Children of nannies and those raised by Domestic workers are calling on NY State lawmakers to pass a Bill of Rights first introduced to the state legislature in 2004. The bill was issued by Domestic Workers United, a membership-based organization fighting for power, respect, and fair labor standard for domestic workers. CNPI reporter, Christine Lewis was at the event to file this story for Free Speech Radio News.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Hate Crimes Against Immigrants
Biased attacks on immigrants and Latinos have been on the rise in New York and across the country. Two recent attacks on Ecuadorian immigrants, one on Long Island another in Queens have reignited the debate around violence against immigrant workers and Latinos in America. CNPI reporters Kristofer Ríos and Jose Gomes filed this report for Free Speech Radio News.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
The New York City White Spaces Debate
My column for Gotham Gazette, "The Fight Over Broadcasting's 'White Space'" contains a recap of the debate over white spaces that has raged in New York for the past few months. It also offers a rundown of some of the key points in the FCC's 130-page decision and an explanation of what this could mean for our city.
If you would like to read the full text of the FCC's decision, you can download it here.
Categories: D.E.I.
Searching for a DTV converter box?
Having trouble finding an authorized DTV converter box dealer online? The Digital Expansion Initiative has customized a Google Search to help you avoid vendors that aren't certified or individual sellers that are posting used converter boxes. This search tool will only return results from authorized dealers who sell new boxes. Let us know how it works for you.
Categories: D.E.I.
CNPI Monthly Show: A Tough Thanksgiving for New Yorkers
The Community News Production Institute [CNPI] in partnership with "Global Movements, Urban Struggles" aired its monthly show on WBAI 99.5FM at 10AM.
This month's show reflects on the historic presidential election through a mini documentary from People's Production House; the increasing homelessness in NYC combined with high food prices and difficult economic conditions forcing many New Yorkers to change plans for Thanksgiving; the stabbing of Marcelo Lucero, the Ecuadorian immigrant; and the sudden death of South African singer, Miriam Makeba, in Italy.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Testimony on DTV before City Council
Testimony of Joshua Breitbart, Policy Director of People's Production House before the New York City Council Committee on Technology in Government regarding the Digital Television Transition
November 24, 2008
Categories: D.E.I.
The Internet is Serious Business on MNN
On Thursday, Novemember 20th at 9pm, Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) will air "The Internet is Serious Business." People's Production House worked with CUP Teaching Artist Helki Frantzen and students from City-As-School to produce this investigation into the physical infrastructure that undergirds the Internet. Check it out in Manhattan on Channel 34.
Categories: D.E.I.
NYC: Harlem Voters React
On Election Day, voter turn out was unprecedented in many places across the country including Harlem in New York City. CNPI reporter Kristofer Ríos visited several polling stations, and spoke to some of the voters who came out in big numbers to cast their ballot on a historic day.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Teens Rally For Lower Voting Age
Several teenagers aged 17 and under gathered at City Hall on Election Day to ask that the voting age be lowered to 16. CNPI reporter Abdulai Bah was at the steps of City Hall to file this report for Free Speech Radio News.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
Record Turnout Prevents Some People From Voting in Jersey City
A record breaking turn out was noted on Election Day, but not everyone was actually able to cast their ballot. In New Jersey, some voters had to go back home without voting. CNPI reporter Ravi Ragbair was at some polling stations that could not accommodate everyone. He filled this report for Free Speech Radio News.
Categories: C.N.P.I.
PPH Commends the FCC on White Space Vote
People's Production House commends the Federal Communication Commission on their vote to allow unlicensed access to the unused portion of the television airwaves know as white spaces. The FCC's 5 to 0 vote in favor of opening the white space spectrum is a significant step towards delivering lower-cost, high speed Internet across the nation. It will help to close the gap between those who have Internet and those who do not.
Categories: D.E.I.
Urban and Rural Media Justice Groups Unite to Urge FCC Vote Nov. 4th on White Space
Rural and urban groups who work on digital divide and media access with remote and traditionally marginalized communities are telling the FCC their constituencies would be harmed by further delay in the Commission's vote on “white spaces.” They want the FCC to reject pressure from broadcast lobbyists who are trying to extend a process that has already dragged on for nearly five years.
Categories: D.E.I.
