Alexandra Starr appears in the following:
Puerto Rico Sees Some of Its Most Promising Students Leave
Friday, January 19, 2018
Scholarships and offers of in-state tuition are luring Puerto Rican students to the mainland at a time when the island really needs them to stay.
Sexual Abuse in Elite-Level Sports
Thursday, January 11, 2018
WNYC reporter Alexandra Starr and Bridie Farrell, a former nationally-ranked speed skater, talk about the sexual abuse problem in Olympic sports.
After Hurricane Maria, a Family Seeks Foothold in New York
Tuesday, January 02, 2018
Relatives in Puerto Rico tell them not to come back. No matter how it is to find work and housing in New York, they say, it's better than what the island can offer.
A Puerto Rican Family Comes to New York with Hope, Ends Up Homeless
Friday, December 08, 2017
After one day in the city, a mother wondered if she had made a mistake. “I didn’t expect this,” she said. “Suffering through all of that on the island and then coming to this.”
Proposed Tax Bill Could Devastate Puerto Rico
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
Puerto Rico's oversight board is concerned about a proposed tax that could decimate its manufacturing sector.
'Not Fine': How a New Jersey Family Is Tracking Relatives in Puerto Rico
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The Carratini family in Coamo, Puerto Rico, is still waiting for help from FEMA and for electricity. In New Jersey, their relatives are worried.
Why New York Pols Are Key to Puerto Rico's Recovery
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Although Florida soon will be home to the most Puerto Ricans on the mainland, it still falls to New York to advocate for the island.
Lessons Learned (and Forgotten) After the 1987 Stock Market Crash
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Today is the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," the worst percentage drop in the history of the Dow Jones. What the response says about today’s financial system.
Panic In The Markets: Lessons From the 1987 Stock Market Crash
Thursday, October 19, 2017
On October 19th, 1987, the stock market dropped a whopping 22.6 percent. “Black Monday” as it’s come to be known sent the financial world into a tailspin.
Lessons Learned (and Forgotten) After the 1987 Stock Market Crash
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Today is the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," the worst percentage drop in the history of the Dow Jones. Here's what the response says about today’s financial system.
When Good Ideas Go Bad on Wall Street
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What caused the crash and could it happen again?
Remembering 'Black Monday'
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
On October 19, 1987, the Dow Jones had its biggest one-day drop in Wall Street history. What can we learn from the drop and what does that tell us about Wall Street today?
When Good Ideas Go Bad on Wall Street
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What caused the crash and could it happen again?
Remembering Black Monday, a Day of “Utter Devastation” on Wall Street
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What was it like on October 19, 1987, and what does it tell us about today?
Remembering Black Monday, a Day of “Utter Devastation” on Wall Street
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
This week marks the 30th anniversary of "Black Monday," one of the worst days in Wall Street history. What was it like on October 19, 1987, and what does it tell us about today?
Here To Stay: How Indian-Born Innkeepers Revolutionized America's Motels
Saturday, March 05, 2016
In midtown Manhattan, 48Lex towers over the crowded street at its feet. The high-rise, luxury hotel offers a singular experience — serving complimentary wine at happy hour — but it's just one of 52 hotels owned by Hersha Hospitality Trust.
The company, named for founder Hasu P. Shah's wife, grew ...
'Wilhemina's War' Explores Barriers To AIDS Treatment In U.S. South
Monday, February 29, 2016
While many Americans now view HIV and AIDS as survivable conditions, treatment and care can still be difficult to get in the southern states, especially for African-Americans. A new I...
Fast Food Wars: The Unseen Battle In Franchise Businesses
Thursday, February 25, 2016
When you pay for a meal at a fast food chain, such as McDonald's or KFC, most of the time your money is divided between two different businesses. There's corporate headquarters, and t...
Pilot Programs Help Former Convicts Find Housing
Sunday, January 10, 2016
A few cities around the country have programs allowing some former felons to move in with relatives who live in public housing.
Immigration Emerging As Top Issue In 2016
Monday, December 28, 2015
The Obama administration's move to deport Central American families who have not complied with removal orders has immigration advocates seething — and has placed 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in an awkward position.
A spokeswoman for Clinton said the former secretary of state "has real concerns about ...
