Local Spotlight

“Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” celebrates the genre’s cultural influence through stunning pieces worn by iconic artists. Lauren Scala meets with author and curator Vikki Tobak to learn more.

The Harlem School of the Arts is celebrating 60 years! Michelle Park meets with Director of Theater Mercedes White to learn about the school’s history and significant impact.

Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex. Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hour...

A Manhattan jury has returned a verdict in the hush money trial of former president Donald Trump. We are expected to find out their decision within the hour.⁠ ⁠ The five women and seven men deliberated whether Trump’s landmark case would end in a mistrial, an acquittal, or the first-ever felony conviction of a former American president.⁠...

Imaginari explores the wonders of insects through art. Founder Linda Uribe shows Lauren Scala the exhibition, which is great for all ages.

Dahiana Pérez visits Stuart Cinema & Cafe to talk with Emelyn Stuart, the producer who founded Brooklyn’s own independent movie theater. She tells Dahiana all about the space, including its events and delicious menu items.

The Lay Out is a Brooklyn-based community platform that centers Black joy and hosts one-of-a-kind events. Kay Angrum meets with CEO & Founder, Emily Anadu, to learn more. Pearl Lee’s Washtub Owner Theo Dupree tells Kay all about the laundromat & bar, which is home to The Lay Out’s event, The Wash Out.

Paola Paulino meets with Dahiana Pérez to tell her all about her deserving mom, Gloria. Gloria receives a special makeover just in time for Mother’s Day!

Unscripted Ink offers permanent and made to fade tattoos. Owner Liv Novotny gives Michelle Park a meaningful made to fade ink tattoo, which lasts for one to three years.

Lauren Scala goes behind the scenes of the city’s composting program. The Lower East Side Ecology Center’s Executive Director, Christine Datz-Romero, and Earth Matter’s Compost Operations Manager at NYC Compost Project, Charlie Bayrer, share details of environmental activism in the city.

Earthplace is where science, education and conservation meet. Director of Nature Education & Conservation Veronica Swain tells Lauren Scala what visitors can experience, from nature walks to programs and exhibits.

Lauren Scala visit Puttery to try their two mini golf courses, great bites and signature cocktails.

Ashley Bellman reports live from Branch Brook Park in Essex County, New Jersey. She is joined by Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, who tells her all about the park, which has more cherry blossoms than Washington, D.C.