CUNY TV's The Stoler Report

New York has a major problem-insufficient affordable housing. Guest developers-all with experience in government programs & services before entering the private sector and a banker discuss supportive housing, senior housing, cost of land, upzoning & more.

Builder/developers and a banker discuss what brings them to invest in Ridgewood and Jamaica. Transit oriented communities, thriving retail, hotels, mixed-use developments, commercial development and affordable housing spark interest in Queens.

In varied arenas, the legalization of cannabis has attracted advocates: law enforcement, investors, scientists, social justice, legislators, health care, job promotion. Guests discuss issues effecting the legalization of medical marijuana.

Healthcare has evolved: new procedures, additional technology, new drugs-of help to some, but not necessarily all. Guests discuss rising costs, ambulatory care, the pros and cons of telemedicine and urgent care centers, and the effect of consumer demands.

New York has a major problem-insufficient affordable housing. Guest developers-all with experience in government programs & services before entering the private sector and a banker discuss supportive housing, senior housing, cost of land, upzoning & more.

Healthcare has evolved: new procedures, additional technology, new drugs-of help to some, but not necessarily all. Guests discuss rising costs, ambulatory care, the pros and cons of telemedicine and urgent care centers, and the effect of consumer demands.

Hoboken, NJ, described as a good place to live, work and play, attractive to empty nesters, students, families, millennials, with great transportation: ferry service, trains, buses, 24/7 Path Train - and (compared to NYC) - at bargain prices.

Q: "I'm 62 should I apply for Social Security?" "I'm 65, widowed, I want to remarry, will this affect my Social Security?" Answer to both Q's: "It depends!" Navigating SS's, rules and rule exceptions, or Medicare & Supplemental Insurance requires experts.

Having opened many restaurants for established chefs, Justin Bazdarich, PJ Calapa and Douglas Kim decide to go out on their own. As new chef/owners, they discuss what made them "do it" and the results of their actions.

Two, three, four generations working in family businesses tell why they joined and what it takes to work so closely with family. Parents, especially, dads, week-end work at an early age, influenced decisions. Advice: check your ego at the door, be patient.