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January 24, 2016
Developing World Leapfrogs to Cashless Society

According to MasterCard, 85 percent of all transactions in today’s world are in cash. Only 15 percent are electronic. But things are changing, especially in the developing world. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports from New York.
January 19, 2016
Bush: Trump Would Be Walloped in Presidential Election

Former Florida governor, who's battling mogul for 2016 GOP presidential nod, also says Trump's tariff, tax and immigration plans would damage US economy
January 13, 2016
Some Muslims Say US More Islamic Than Many Muslim Countries

Islamic principles of protection of life, dignity, property, family, intellect and religion - all compatible with American way of life, some say
January 12, 2016
NYC Schools Seek to End 'Language Dislocation'

Students at New York City’s schools may converse at home in any of 180 different languages
January 08, 2016
China Says 'No Problem,' But Questions Remain

The Chinese stock market is closed for the weekend, after a turbulent week in which it took a big hit twice. China's annual economic growth is at the lowest point in many years, but at this week's annual meeting of the National Committee on U.S.-China relations in New York, the atmosphere was “all is right with the world.” VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports.
January 07, 2016
Chinese Economists Still Optimistic After Stock Market Fall

China on track for growth as economy shifts, some experts predict, despite big hits to stock market and plunging economic forecast
January 06, 2016
Russian Economy Killers: Oil and Sanctions

President Putin looks to boost failing economic grade by pressuring industries, oligarchs to invest wealth within country’s borders
December 30, 2015
In NYC, Rules Push Some Food Vendors to Black Market

Lack of permits means underground operations are norm in city with 20,000 street vendors, some 90 percent of whom are immigrants
December 18, 2015
Federal Aid Helps New York's 'Working Poor'

While reports show positive results from food stamp program, more than a million employed residents in New York City alone struggle to feed their families
December 18, 2015
Report: Food-insecurity in US Persists

The White House Council of Economic Advisers this month released a report that SNAP, the Federal food stamp assistance program, is highly effective in reducing food insecurity. But according to the advocacy group World Hunger.Org, more than 48 million people in the United States live in food-insecure households, including more than 15 million children. In New York City alone, 1.5 million residents cannot adequately feed themselves and their families. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports from New York.
December 03, 2015
Foreign-Born Players Make Mark in US College Basketball

Sport draws in talent from across globe, as student-athletes embrace chance to create their future through basketball
December 03, 2015
Foreign-Born Players Make Their Mark in College Basketball

When physician James Naismith invented basketball in 1891, he had no idea of the international impact it would have. Today, basketball is a worldwide sport and some of the greatest players in the world play on college and professional teams in the United States. Brooklyn’s Long Island University boasts one player from the Netherlands, one from Iceland -- and three from Africa. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports from LIU’s campus.
November 10, 2015
NY Veterans Day Parade to Honor Two WWII Heroes

Two distinguished Americans who made their mark both during and after World War II will be honored at Wednesday's Veterans Day parade in New York. This is the first time acclaimed TV writer Norman Lear, who was a B-17 gunner during the war, and educator Roscoe Brown, a fighter pilot who was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, have met, but not the first time their lives have crossed. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports.
November 06, 2015
Brooklyn Film School Located in Working Film Lot

With a record number of TV series being produced in New York City, there's a growing demand for trained personnel. Thousands of jobs will need to be filled since the industry is projected to keep expanding. A new graduate school of cinema is helping to fill that need, as VOA's Bernard Shusman reports from the Brooklyn's Steiner Studios.
November 05, 2015
TV Production Booming in New York

Television series' production now contributes $8.7 billion to local New York economy, an increase of 21 percent in past four years
November 04, 2015
Brooklyn TV Production Studios Booming

The number of television series produced in New York City is going through the roof. The filmed entertainment industry now contributes $8.7 billion to the local economy - an increase of 21 percent in the past four years. The studios are expanding - and so are the jobs. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports from the Steiner Studios in Brooklyn..
October 28, 2015
Architectural Models Reflect Life in Ancient Americas

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit brings together items from civilizations in what is now Central, South America during the Middle Ages and earlier
October 28, 2015
Peruvian Masterpieces Give Clues to the Past

Historic and extraordinary architectural models from the ancient Americas go on public display in late October at the Metropolitan Museum Art in New York. Exhibit curator Joanne Pillsbury speaks with VOA about some of the features.
October 21, 2015
50,000-Plus Runners Get Set for New York Marathon

Runners from around the world will compete November 1 in the 45th annual New York City Marathon. Several hundred world-class athletes will be among the more than 50,000 contestants. VOA’s Bernard Shusman reports.
October 21, 2015
Ethiopian Runners Aim to Best New York Marathon Record

VOA meets a group of hopefuls who are training to run in one of the world's most famous road races on November 1

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