Good Day Street Talk

It has been 10 years since the Ice Bucket Challenge became a viral sensation! It was co-founded by Yonkers native Pat Quinn who was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2013. Pat Quinn passed away in 2020, but his spirit and the awareness campaign live on, breaking fundraising records for the ALS research. ALS United Greater New York CEO Kristen Cocoman talks about the progress that has been made in the last decade. Also, businesses are facing many challenges in our communities. High crime rates! Inadequate infrastructure! In East Brooklyn, there is an effort to overcome these challenges! William Wilkins, Executive Director of the East Brooklyn Business Improvement District talks about the efforts. And, a crisis taking place within our BIPOC communities! A health disparity, especially those with low to mid-level incomes, exists due to the lack of nutrition! Dr. Simone Lord, doctor of naturopathy and CEO of Mother Earth Juice Bar Café in Jamaica, Queens discussed the issue and tips to prevent it!

Good Day Street Talk - July 27

This week, Good Day Street Talk looks at how the National Black Theater has become a producer of stories enhancing African-American culture, efforts to improve water safety in underserved communities in New York City, and the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week.

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Merging art and therapy! An innovative approach that was developed in efforts to help today's youth deal with the many mental health issues they are contending with. Dr. Deepak Penesetti, Chief Innovation and Medical Officer of The Child Center Of New York, and Surina Jindal, Producer of "Outside In: An Immersive Live Play On Mental Wellness" discuss. Also, efforts to increase diversity in healthcare! Dr. Marilyn Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of The Arthur Ashe Institute For Urban Health, Dr. Mary Valmont, Associate Executive Director of Health Science Education, and Roudjessie Charles, a former HSA student and current Senior Education Manager for The Health Science Academy talk about the program. And, the new museum in soho that pays tribute to the iconic yet elusive street artist Banksy. It is the first time that many of his works have all been in one place as curators say he has brought street art to a level that has never been seen before. William Meade, Executive Director of The Banksy Museum gives us a preview.

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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at the legacy of Tunnel to Towers and the importance of building a community.

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Good Day Street Talk’s Antwan Lewis talks to Zac Hall, Senior Vice President of Programs for the Food Bank For New York City, about the program.

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Good Day Street Talk looks at important things going on in the community.

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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at women in the arts and getting the community involved in the arts.

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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis discusses the challenges facing women of color in the nonprofit world, helping refugees and families seeking asylum connect with local families for support and more.

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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis talks about sex trafficking, tuition assistance and more.

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FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis talks about tuition assistance for students, sex trafficking and more.

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Fox 5 NY's Antwan Lewis talks to New Yorker Leona's Ghiglione , who overcame personal adversity beginning at the age of 15, the nonprofit organization Bottom Line working to increase graduation rates among lower income students, and the woman credited with helping to save Chinatown, Grace Young.

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In this episode of Good Day Street Talk, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The nonprofit doing outreach to young professionals about the disease. New York Road Runners is also talking all things New York City Marathon.

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Fox 5 NY's Antwan Lewis looks at suicide prevention, Meals on Wheels, and home health care.

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Fox 5 NY's Antwan Lewis talks about financial literacy, education in children and issues facing young people.