Cheryl Wills

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Local organizations deal with funding cuts from National Endowment for the Arts

1 week ago | ny1.com | Cheryl Wills

Some theaters nationwide received an email saying the National Endowment for the Arts will no longer offer award funding for projects. Artists with the Criminal Queerness Festival are devastated. Their event is fast approaching in honor of Pride Month on June 11 in the city. Dmitri Barcomi, production manager of the National Queer Theater, joined “New York Tonight” to discuss more. Tap the video player above to watch the interview.
E-Bike Safety in the City

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Cheryl Wills |Dana Perez

"In Focus" host Cheryl Wills discusses Priscilla's Law and e-bike safety with Queens Councilmember Robert Holden, who sponsors the legislation in the City Council. Plus, NYC-EVSA co-founder and firector Janet Schroeder talks about the lack of e-bike accident reporting. Finally, Grace Rauh, executive director of The 5Boro Institute, comments on the debate between Transportation Alternatives and those looking for e-bike accountability.
'Flood Sensor Aunty' highlights impact of climate change across NYC

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Cheryl Wills |Dana Mathura

“Flood Sensor Aunty" is a play taking place across the boroughs to inform New Yorkers how to protect themselves against flooding amid a changing climate. Sabina Sethi Unni, the writer and director of the play, joined “NY1 at Ten” during the show’s 2025 Earth Day coverage. For more information, visit sabinasethiunni.com. Tap the video player above to watch the interview.
Veterans Day Special

Nov 10, 2024 | ny1.com | Cheryl Wills |Dan Komarinetz |Dana Perez

By Cheryl Wills, Dan Komarinetz, and Dana Perez New York City PUBLISHED 11:00 AM ET Nov. 10, 2024 PUBLISHED 11:00 AM EST Nov. 10, 2024
CUNY scholarship honors legacy of Ruschell Boone

Sep 23, 2024 | ny1.com | Cheryl Wills

For 20 years, Ruschell Boone built a stellar reputation as an Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor. Her career was sadly cut short last year due to pancreatic cancer, but her legacy will live on through a newly created college scholarship in her name. “It wasn’t easy, you know. She had to claw and scratch for everything that she got, she earned everything that she got,” William Thompson, chairman of the Board of Trustees at CUNY, said.
Dr. Icilma ‘Icy’ Fergus discusses heart health

Oct 8, 2023 | ny1.com | Cheryl Wills |Dana Perez

Dr. Icilma “Icy” Fergus, director of cardiovascular disparities at Mount Sinai Medical Center, joined “In Focus” to discuss heart health. Dr. Icy talked about a recent event with an NBA star that highlighted the importance of Atrial Fibrillation awareness. She explained how Black Americans are faced with higher rates of heart disease risks than white Americans and what she’s doing to help close the gap. Dr. Icy also shared her latest research on health disparities.
Creating a clothing line in NYC doesn't come cheap

Sep 19, 2023 | ny1.com | Debora Fougere |Cheryl Wills

The name Naeem Khan has been synonymous with intricately-embroidered, glittering evening wear for more than two decades. It hasn't always been easy. "It's been incredible, the journey, because keeping a house like mine, which is small, which is like a jewel, and I make jewel like clothes,” he said. But Khan admits, along with the glitz glamour came some tough financial times. What You Need To KnowEven a basic runway show can cost $100,000-$300,000.