Multimedia Reporting Fall 2017

Author: s.martiny

Radio Pitch

Shutdown on the 30th Ave Line in Astoria
Lately, the MTA has become notorious for its ever increasing delays and has become problematic for many passengers that use the subway daily. The announcement that the 30th Ave station would come to an eight month halt came shortly after the N train had gone under construction for the weekend, which caused quite an inconvenience for Astorians. 30th Ave is considered one of the busier streets in Astoria, so I intend to find 3-4 random individuals near the station who share similar and opposing views. I want to ask shop owners, construction workers, college kids like myself, and maybe even MTA workers if that’s possible. It will be interesting to see if people feel that this is a smart move, and if they are eager to see a positive change in the subway lines in Astoria, or they might even express dissatisfaction in the service that the MTA has been providing lately.

Photoville Assignment – Samantha Martiny

 

“Lost Rolls America” is an exhibit curated by Ron Haviv, Robert Peacock, Lauren Walsh, and Roger Gorman. Their aim was simply this; to publish and develop forgotten film from people’s pasts. Their stories showcase poignant memories that often recall a yearning for the past, and a nostalgic flair was brought to life in this exhibit with the utilization of the R.V, amongst other various items, such as 35 mm cameras and record players. Photojournalist Ron Haviv explained to my boyfriend and I that he takes submissions on the website, if interested, on thelostrolls.com. It is an ongoing project that has spanned over the course of 6 months, and it is still being curated to this day. Fujifilm North America will scan and develop your images free of charge, and a short description of the selected images is needed to be in the book of photos that Haviv plans to publish later this year.