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April 24, 2024
'Loose Ends' provides closure one project at a time

When a person dies, it often falls to their children, loved ones, lawyers or even friends to sort through the things they’ve left behind. Sometimes, those things are unfinished projects or hobbies, that’s where the group Loose Ends comes in. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.
January 09, 2024
New York City Bans Vendors from Brooklyn Bridge

The new year has been tough for vendors on New York's Brooklyn Bridge, as new rules banning them from selling their goods on the span went into effect. Nina Vishneva spoke with some who wonder where they will go next. Anna Rice narrates the story. VOA footage by Vladimir Badikov, Elena Matusovsky.
September 11, 2023
NYC’s Famous Courtroom Sketch Artist Talks About Her Unique Job

Jane Rosenberg started her courtroom sketch artist career drawing prostitutes in New York's night court in 1980. Four decades later, she is still making court sketches, but these days some of her portraits are of much more well-known people
August 31, 2023
New York City Residents Protest Migrant Crisis

Nearly 60,000 asylum-seekers are in New York City’s care. Some of them have no choice but to sleep outside, and some residents don’t want them. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.
July 24, 2023
Young Designer Brings Upcycling to New York Fashion Scene

Jonas King from Brooklyn, New York is among a new group of designers who focus on revitalizing pre-owned garments and textiles. As Nina Vishneva reports, King takes someone's trash and turns it into custom pieces. Anna Rice narrates the story. (Camera: Vladimir Badikov)
July 17, 2023
Wounded Ukrainian Soldier Gets Treatment in New York

US nonprofit Revived Soldiers Ukraine brings wounded Ukrainian fighters to American hospitals for medical care
July 16, 2023
Sheep Help Fight Weeds on New York City's Governors Island

Evening, Chad, Philip-Owen, Bowie and Jupiter clear the land of invasive plants without the use of herbicides
May 29, 2023
Men Weave Tight Bonds Over Knitting

Group of male knitters meet weekly in New York City, constructing garments and upending gender stereotypes
May 26, 2023
Ukrainian Artists Turn Ammunition Boxes Into Symbols of Life

Oleksandr Klymenko, Sonya Atlantova sell unique religious icons to raise funds for mobile hospital on Ukraine's front lines
March 29, 2023
Deceased Ukrainian Fighter's Son Becomes Cadet at Military Prep School in Texas

Vadym Horodnyi comes from a family of Ukrainian soldiers. His father died defending their hometown, Chernihiv, but Vadym remained determined to join the military. The 14-year-old ultimately got a chance to study in the United States and is now a cadet at the Marine Military Academy in Texas.
February 26, 2023
Warm Socks for Ukraine’s Soldiers: US Teenager Finds His Mission

Yulian Dlaboha’s mother is an immigrant from Ukraine and his father is of Ukrainian heritage; he says he wanted to do something after Russia invaded Ukraine
February 17, 2023
Family Flees Russia and Putin’s Regime, Comes to the US For New Life

Family flees Russia and Putin’s regime, coming to the US to start a new life
February 15, 2023
New York Fashion Week Features '90s Look, Genderless Style

This year’s New York Fashion Week is wrapping up after featuring genderless style, throwback 1990s fashion and colorful knitwear to fight sadness. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Producer: Anna Rice. Camera: Vladimir Badikov.
January 03, 2023
US Veteran Sleeps Outdoors in Freezing Temperatures to Help Ukraine

U.S. Air Force veteran Mark Lindquist visited the war-torn country earlier this year and has since focused on giving back to the Ukrainian people
November 21, 2022
NYC Photo Exhibit Spotlights Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Venue includes award-winning images and videos captured by the last journalists to leave the besieged city of Mariupol
November 18, 2022
Russia’s Independent Journalists on ‘Brink of Survival’, Awardee Says

In a Q&A, Galina Timchenko, co-founder of Russian media outlet Meduza, discusses covering the war in Ukraine and the future for journalism
November 11, 2022
Documentary Shows War in Ukraine Through Eyes of Mariupol Survivors

Director says film’s aim is to counter Russian narrative about the war
October 25, 2022
Ukraine War Art Exhibit Opens in New York City

A New York City charity art exhibition includes more than 150 war-themed posters designed by Ukrainian artists to show the true impact of Russia’s war on their country. Nina Vishneva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Alexander Barash
August 26, 2022
New Jersey Charity Helps Deaf, Hearing-Impaired Kids in Ukraine

The group – Ukrainian Jersey City – supports not only Ukraine’s armed forces but also helps build a special bomb shelter at a boarding school for deaf and hearing-impaired children in Lviv
July 21, 2022
Prominent US Cartoonist Turns Eyes to War in Ukraine

Steve Brodner doesn't hold back when criticizing the instigators of Russia's invasion of the country

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