Entire Program - May 06, 2010

 A look at what's ahead on today's Uptown Radio.

 Ayza Omar has this afternoon's local news.

Jen Howard interviews Ellie Ismailidou, a reporter at Vima, one of Greece's biggest daily papers, about yesterday's deaths of three people during protests about economic reform. 

Isabelle Schaefer reports on how New York is reacting to last weekend's attempted bombing in Times Square.

Sanaz Meskinpour interviews World Wildlife Fund vice president William Eichbaum about the worsening oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and what he thinks it should mean for the future of oil regulation.

Sanaz Meshkinpour goes to Dimock, Pennsylvania to report on the environmental impact in the Marcellus Shale formation.

In an audio slideshow, Ayza Omar breaks down what hydraulic fracuturing--or 'hydro fracking'--is, and its effect on Dimock's landscape and community.

 Katie Simon has today's international, national and local news.

Katie Simon reports on a group of high school students taking part in a New York Department of Small Businesses' initiative that aims to get them on the career ladder.

Kirk Klocke reports on a new urban farm in the Bronx that will provide food for the needy.

Ray's Candy Store in the lower east side is fighting gentrification, with a little help from its neighbors. James de Mellow reports.

In an audio slideshow, Solomon Adebayo profiles Ray Alvarez, the store's owner, as he works the Saturday night shift.

On its 50th anniversary, Jen Howard discusses the impact of the contraceptive pill with documentary filmmaker Lauren Feeney.

Ruchika Tulshyan reports on how some prostitutes are feeling the pinch in the economic downturn, while others continue to thrive.

Commentator Isabelle Schaefer reflects on growing up with French and German ancestry.