Positively Black: Cartooning While Black
This week on Positively Black, cartoonists Victor Varnado and Akeem Roberts talk about their book, “The Anti-Racism Coloring Book,” and how they want to encourage conversations about racis...
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More Than 90 Shelters Join This Year's Month-Long Clear the Shelters Campaign
NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU kicked off their 2020 Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign on Aug. 1 at more 90 than locations across the tri-state region. It includes measures to promote social distancing while adding a new donation component that will help generate critical funds for shelters and rescues. The effort will continue th... -
David Ushery Named Co-Anchor of News 4's 11pm Newscast
Veteran News 4 anchor David Ushery has been elevated into a new station role, co-anchoring the 4 PM and 11 PM editions of “News 4 New York.” He will join co-anchor Natalie Pasquarella on both shows starting in early October. Recently elected to the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Ushery currently anchors the 11 AM and 5 PM… -
Fit for the Front Line: A Fitness Challenge to Support the Nation's Front Line Workers
#FitForTheFrontLine is a national fitness challenge created by Mount Sinai Health System to show appreciation for front line workers. Fitness activities can range from dedicating a walk around the block, cycling for 60 minutes, or doing a 30 minute meditation. Just use the hashtag #FitForTheFrontLine on social (Twitter, Instagram) and choose a loca... -
Fit for the Front Line: Supporting Our Local Front Line Workers
Hospitals across the country are seeking your support to help front line workers in these stressful times. Natalie Pasquarella reports.
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How to Help and Where to Get Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 work closely with many Tri-State non-profits, all of whom deliver important services to our viewers and the communities we serve. As we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, our stations will continue to highlight important ways you can help make a difference. 1. Give blood! Our medical professionals... -
Gaby Acevedo Emcees ‘Save Latin America' Gala
Gaby Acevedo was in Hudson County tonight as NBC 4 joined more than 400 guests at the Chart House as they celebrated the work of Save Latin America, a Union City nonprofit which delivers educational counseling and other important services for the Hispanic Community in Northern New Jersey.
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Former Giant Joins Comcast Day of Service on MLK Jr. Day
Former football player Chris Canty, along with City Year and dozens of Comcast NBC volunteers, came together to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service in Mott Haven, the Bronx.
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Applications Now Open for $225,000 in Grants Through “Project Innovation”
NBC 4 New York/WNBC, Telemundo 47/WNJU and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation announced the return of their Project Innovation grant challenge. Applications will open this Friday, January 10, with $225,000 in grants available for eligible Tri-State non-profits. Project Innovation is a competitive grant program presented by the stations and F... -
Helping Fight Hunger in NJ in the Name of MLK Jr.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a New Jersey group is honoring Dr. King’s legacy by helping children in need. Gus Rosendale reports.
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Weather Kids Visits PS 217 in Brooklyn
Students at Colonel David Marcus school in Midwood welcomed Storm Team 4’s Raphael Miranda, who shared with them how tornadoes form and the different types of clouds.
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‘Operation Santa Claus' Brings Smiles at JFK
Thousands attended the annual “Operation Santa Claus” at JFK Airport Wednesday, hosted by the Community Mayors and benefiting local children with special needs.
