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“Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York” is a podcast that tells the story of salsa’s origins and the rebellious, s...
06/24/2026

“Our Thing: The Birth of Salsa in Nueva York” is a podcast that tells the story of salsa’s origins and the rebellious, seductive and political label that defined it: Fania Records.

Hosted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress and Brooklyn native Rosie Perez, you can join us on June 30 at 7:00 p.m in The Greene Space for an evening of conversation between NPR’s “Latino USA" host Maria Hinojosa and Perez about the history of salsa.

The conversation will be followed by a special guest performance and conversation by composer and Latin Grammy winner Ella Bric with host Janae Pierre of WNYC's “NYC NOW” podcast.

Tickets are $25, get yours: https://wnyc.org/events/birth-of-salsa?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fwnyc%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F688730280

Be sure to come by early at 6 p.m. for a hot sauce demo and tasting from Pisqueya.

"On the Media's" latest investigation examines how FEMA tasked with saving America became so distrusted, despised and de...
06/20/2026

"On the Media's" latest investigation examines how FEMA tasked with saving America became so distrusted, despised and defunded.

Join “On The Media” for a deep dive into their reporting for “American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA.”

Tickets here: https://wnyc.visitlink.me/Pv7HDs

06/18/2026

The cast and creative team of The Outsiders Musical visited The Greene Space for a performance and conversation with All Of It With Alison Stewart before a live studio audience.

Set in Oklahoma in 1967, the Tony Award-winning musical based on S.E. Hinton's novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis (Noah Pacht) and his Greaser family as they battle their affluent rivals, the Socs. In this number, Ponyboy makes an unlikely friend in Cherry (e Emma Pittman, a Soc, and the two realize they aren't so different after all.

See more performances from the cast of "The Outsiders:" https://wnyc.visitlink.me/Bkoxsg

Super PACs have poured nearly $30 million into the race, with a large chunk of that connected to Assemblymember Alex Bor...
06/16/2026

Super PACs have poured nearly $30 million into the race, with a large chunk of that connected to Assemblymember Alex Bores’ stance on AI. https://wnyc.visitlink.me/HLKNRL

Knick Nation! Tell us how you’re getting ready for Game 5. What’s your special ritual? That one superstition? Your lucky...
06/11/2026

Knick Nation! Tell us how you’re getting ready for Game 5.

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