Nina Vishneva

Produced by Nina Vishneva

February 03, 2020
Bloomberg Campaign Works to Appeal to Diverse Voters

Former NYC Mayor and Billionaire Michael Bloomberg was the last among Democratic candidates to enter the presidential race and the only candidate not to take part in debates. Americans learn about his agenda and platform from political ads that he finances himself. Recently, Bloomberg opened a new field office in Harlem, which will become the campaign's first New York State outpost. Nina Vishneva has the story narrated by Anna Rice.
November 21, 2019
New York City Aims to Have Zero Waste by 2030

It's estimated that Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the months between Thanksgiving and New Year than at any other time. But New York is trying to change all that by taking dedicating themselves to reducing, reusing and recycling in the hopes of getting to a point where literally nothing is wasted. Nina Vishneva has the story narrated by Anna Rice.
November 06, 2019
President Trump's Childhood Home in New York City Is on the Market

The New York house has changed owners a number of times since it was built in the 1940s by the president's father, Fred Trump
November 06, 2019
President Trump's Childhood Home in New York City Is on the Market

President Trump is breaking ties from the state of New York making his official residence in Florida. And now the five-bedroom house where the 45th president of the United States spent his childhood years is on the market. The New York house has changed owners a number of times since it was built in the 1940s by the president's father, Fred Trump. Nina Vishneva has the story narrated by Anna Rice
October 19, 2019
Calling Someone 'Illegal Alien' in NYC Can Result in a Serious Fine

New York City is an incredible collection of diversity. People from around the world come to live and work here, but that doesn't mean that racism isn't a problem. That's why the NYC Commission on Human Rights backed a law that can impose a hefty fine on people who use the term "Illegal Alien" in a hateful way. Nina Vishneva has this story narrated by Anna Rice.
October 19, 2019
Calling Someone 'Illegal Alien' in NYC Can Result in a Serious Fine

New York City is an incredible collection of diversity. People from around the world come to live and work here, but that doesn't mean that racism isn't a problem. That's why the NYC Commission on Human Rights backed a law that can impose a hefty fine on people who use the term "Illegal Alien" in a hateful way. Nina Vishneva has this story narrated by Anna Rice.
September 05, 2019
Protest Body Art Gains Popularity in NYC

People paint their bodies, not with pictures and innocent images, but slogans aimed at fighting divisiveness
August 28, 2019
New York Trash Just Got a Lot More Beautiful

Just across the East River from Manhattan, Brooklyn has a thriving local art scene. One of the borough's most interesting artists is Misha Tyutyunik, known as MDot, who has found some interesting places to display his work. Nina Vishneva met with the artist. Anna Rice narrates her story.
August 27, 2019
Ukrainian Artist Gives Color To Brooklyn

Just across the East River from Manhattan, Brooklyn has a thriving local art scene. One of the borough's most interesting artists is Misha Tyutyunik, known as MDot, who has found some interesting places to display his work. Nina Vishneva met with the artist. Anna Rice narrates her story.
June 30, 2019
Inside the NYC Subway System's Competitive Music World

Some might think musicians who perform in New York City subway stations just show up there to earn a little cash and entertain commuters. But that's not the case. They have to compete to perform in the coveted spots. The city's 'Music Under New York' program has been holding auditions since 1985. Nina Vishneva explores this underground music world. Anna Rice narrates.
June 29, 2019
Inside the NYC Subway System's Competitive Music World

Some might think musicians who perform in New York City subway stations just show up there to earn a little cash and entertain commuters. But that's not the case. They have to compete to perform in the coveted spots. The city's 'Music Under New York' program has been holding auditions since 1985. Nina Vishneva explores this underground music world. Anna Rice narrates.
June 29, 2019
Composting Service on Wheels Appears in New York City

A group of New York bikers has set out to save the environment by starting a bike-powered composting service. They collect food waste from restaurants and households for composting, and then use that compost as fertilizer to grow vegetables. In a city with a population of 8.5 million people, this might seem like a drop in the bucket, but while the scope might be small now, the organizers have big and green plans for the project. Nina Vishneva has the story narrated by Anna Rice.
June 29, 2019
Composting Service on Wheels Appears in New York City

A group of New York bikers has set out to save the environment by starting a bike-powered composting service. They collect food waste from restaurants and households for composting, and then use that compost as fertilizer to grow vegetables. In a city with a population of 8.5 million people, this might seem like a drop in the bucket, but while the scope might be small now, the organizers have big, and green, plans for the project. Nina Vishneva has the story narrated by Anna Rice.
April 07, 2019
Statues to Help Bridge 'Structural' Gender Gap in NYC

In Washington, about 50 of the city's 160 monuments and memorials include female figures. A city council member has introduced legislation to remedy that with eight statues honoring women, people of color, and hometown heroes. The situation is similar in New York City, where women are represented in only five statues across the Big Apple's outdoor spaces. For VOA, Nina Vishneva reports on how city officials plan to bridge this structural gender gap. Anna Rice narrates.
January 08, 2019
Grammar Guru Helps New Yorkers Solve English Usage Problems

Over a billion people in the world speak English, another two billion are in the process of learning it. Or, trying to learn it! English grammar horrifies and bewilders many - even native speakers - and one seasoned linguist decided to make it easier at least for New Yorkers. Grammar guru Ellen Jovin’s mission is to help all who need it make their way through the confusing world of American English. Nina Vishneva has the story.
December 13, 2018
NYC Taxi Drivers 2019 Calendar Celebrates Immigrants

With the New Year just weeks away, New York taxi drivers have prepared their own unique gift to the city, a 2019 calendar featuring themselves. According to statistics, around 90 percent of yellow cab drivers are immigrants, and the calendar, which is a comedic take on the traditional pin-up, draws attention to this fact while being light and entertaining. Nina Vishneva reports from New York in this story narrated by Anna Rice.
December 08, 2018
Curbing E-Cigarette 'Epidemic' Among Teens

U.S. health officials are concerned about the increasing number of American teenagers smoking electronic cigarettes, a practice commonly known as vaping. So many teenagers are taking up the habit that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is worried that it's become an epidemic. Nina Vishneva reports from New York in this report narrated by Anna Rice.
November 17, 2018
Art and the Meaning of Jewelry: New Exhibit Opens at the Met

Fashion changes, trends come and go, but jewelry is always present in people's lives in one way or another. New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art just opened a new exhibition dedicated to the history of jewelry and the role it plays in people's lives. Headdresses and earrings, brooches and belts, necklaces and rings, old and new, traditional and provocative, jewelry never cease to surprise and amaze. Nina Vishneva reports. Anna Rice narrates.

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Nina Vishneva

Produced by Nina Vishneva

Bloomberg Campaign Works to Appeal to Diverse Voters

New York City Aims to Have Zero Waste by 2030

President Trump's Childhood Home in New York City Is on the Market

President Trump's Childhood Home in New York City Is on the Market

Calling Someone 'Illegal Alien' in NYC Can Result in a Serious Fine

Calling Someone 'Illegal Alien' in NYC Can Result in a Serious Fine

Protest Body Art Gains Popularity in NYC

New York Trash Just Got a Lot More Beautiful

Ukrainian Artist Gives Color To Brooklyn

Inside the NYC Subway System's Competitive Music World

Inside the NYC Subway System's Competitive Music World

Composting Service on Wheels Appears in New York City

Composting Service on Wheels Appears in New York City

Statues to Help Bridge 'Structural' Gender Gap in NYC

Grammar Guru Helps New Yorkers Solve English Usage Problems

NYC Taxi Drivers 2019 Calendar Celebrates Immigrants

Curbing E-Cigarette 'Epidemic' Among Teens

Art and the Meaning of Jewelry: New Exhibit Opens at the Met