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Full Episode: The Legacy of Willowbrook (Re-Air)

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This week, we dive into the legacy of Willowbrook State School and investigative journalist Geraldo Rivera's shocking expose on the state institute - leading to its closure. We also speak with Vicky Hiffa, of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Maureen O'Brien, of the New York State Industries for the Disables (NYSID).

Full Episode: The Legacy of Willowbrook

On This Week's Edition:

Catch this week's show on your local PBS member station, or watch on YouTube, Facebook, or using the free PBS app anytime after Friday. A podcast version is available wherever you normally get podcasts.

On The latest edition of New York NOW (Originally Aired 10/06/23):

  • We dive into the legacy of Willowbrook State School and investigative journalist Geraldo Rivera's shocking expose on the state institute - leading to its closure
  • We speak with Vicky Hiffa, then-executive director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, about the documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of Rivera's reporting
  • Maureen O'Brien of the New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) talks through workforce opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and state support