Reporter: Prune Perromat
Producer: Mariana Atencio
The intense media coverage of the swine flu has Mexicans all over the world feeling the backlash. This week, Chinese officials quarantined over 70 Mexican tourists before expelling them from the country. Prune Perromat reports that New Yorkers from Mexico say they’re being mistreated.
Reporter/Producer: Mark Kottler
In this update, Mark Kottler reports on the death of Dom DiMaggio; the return of Yankees slugger, Alex Rodrigues; and the suspension of Dodgers outfielder, Manny Ramirez.
Writer: Mark Kottler
Graphic: Franz Strasser, Alison Moodie
Wildfires in Santa Barbara, California, forced officials to evacuate an area about the size of Manhattan. Mark Kottler has an update on the story.
Producer/Reporter: Ivonne Snavely
The MTA held its 22-annual Music Under New York auditions to find the best street musicians in town. Ivonne Snavely reports.
Reporter: Jessica Hopper
Producer: Bibi Nunez
The service industry accounted for half of jobs lost in April and 269,000 people working in places like banks, restaurants and retail stores lost their jobs. Jessica Hopper reports on the retail industry and how it is coping.
Reporter: Angel Canales
Producer: Linh Tran
Johana Justin-Jinich’s stalking case is a stark demonstration of how dangerous stalkers can be. Angel Canales has more on safety precautions.
Reporter: Linh Tran
Producer: Angel Canales
Starting this Fourth of July the crown atop the Statue of Liberty will once again be open to the public. The National Park service announced that people would be able to tour the crown for the first time since the attacks on Sept. 11. Linh Tran spoke to some people who were excited about the announcement.
Reporter: Faith Abubey
Producer: Yomi Abiola
A budgeted field trip to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden could make Mom smile. Faith Abubey reports.
Reporter/Producer: Sia Nyorkor
New York state agreed on a compromise bailout for the MTA after 6 months of back and forth and the resignation of their CEO, Elliot Sander. But the financial package comes with a price-tag, one that New York City taxi drivers and riders will have to pay. Sia Nyorkor reports.
Reporter: Amanda Blitz
Producer: Rana Good
Over the last few years there’s been a push to promote compact fluorescent light bulbs. They’re energy efficient and save consumers money, but they carry risks. Amanda Blitz sheds some light on the subject.
Reporter: Kelly Asmuth
Producer: Alicia Tejada
More than $25 million worth of merchandise is stolen every day from stores across the U.S. The tough economy is only making the problem worse. Kelly Asmuth reports how stores in Morningside Heights are dealing with the growing number of suspicious customers.
Reporter: Ko Im
Producer: Jennifer Austin
Dr. Jay Parkinson has been called the doctor of the future. Ko Im reports on how this new-age physician is using technology to fix what he says is a broken health care system.