A Dream Deferred: The Broken Promise of New York City Public Housing
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Residents of public housing in New York moved in with the promise of affordable housing and a steppingstone to financial stability and independence. But, lack of oversight and political chaos have left them living in horrific conditions, unimaginable in the world's wealthiest city. LOCAL, USA: A DREAM DEFERRED offers an intimate look at the lives of New York City Housing Authority residents. We meet residents, young and old, grappling with health, safety, and quality of life issues, due to the deteriorating conditions of their homes and communities. A special from WNET's Chasing the Dream initiative about poverty, jobs, and economic opportunity in America.

Episode Duration: 29 minutes and 15 seconds

Episode Number: 323

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Local, USA features fascinating stories of diverse people, culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country.


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Mon, Oct 7 7:00 P.M. Entangled     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Oct 7 8:00 P.M. Inundation District     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 8 12:00 A.M. Entangled     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 8 1:00 A.M. Inundation District     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 8 8:00 A.M. Entangled     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 8 9:00 A.M. Inundation District     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Oct 13 4:00 A.M. Entangled     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Oct 13 5:00 A.M. Inundation District     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Oct 14 8:00 P.M. Against The Current: Life on the Eastern Shore     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 15 1:00 A.M. Against The Current: Life on the Eastern Shore     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Oct 15 9:00 A.M. Against The Current: Life on the Eastern Shore     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Oct 20 5:00 A.M. Against The Current: Life on the Eastern Shore     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Oct 21 8:00 P.M. Public Enemies, Private Friends     NH World (11.3)
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Tue, Oct 22 9:00 A.M. Public Enemies, Private Friends     NH World (11.3)
Sun, Oct 27 4:00 A.M. Public Enemies, Private Friends     NH World (11.3)


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