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PRISM NYC

New Show

Learning Curve

A seasoned musician attempts to learn the world's most obscure instruments in a single afternoon, then proves it live on stage.

Series Premiere March 17th at 7:30pm on NYC Life

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PRISM NYC

New Show

History of NYC's Chinatown: The Toishanese Migration

Before Manhattan's Chinatown thrived, Chinese immigrants laid rails for America's Transcontinental Railroad, forging a resilient, celebrated community in NYC.

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WALKIN' NYC

Join licensed tour guide, historian and comedian, Tom Delgado, as he explores the city's most fascinating neighborhoods.

Tune in Tuesdays at 8pm on NYC Life

THE NYC FIELD GUIDE

Emmy-award winner Micaela Birmingham hosts The NYC Field Guide: How to Thrive in the Five, a 13-episode series that features unique tips, hacks, and expert information for how to live, work, and play in the five boroughs of New York City.

Tune in Wednesdays at 8pm on NYC Life

PRISM NYC: IN THE HOUSE

New Show

In the House explores NYC's oldest surviving homes and the rich, often dark history of early New York. It’s where Mayor LaGuardia declared the home a shrine to religious freedom, and immigrants fought for hard won freedoms which helped inspire our Bill of Rights.

NYC Life Specials

Voces NYC
Audio Description: Hosted by award-winning journalist Jeanine Ramirez, Voces NYC is centered around the lives and careers of prominent Latino New Yorkers. Content Presented in New Partnership with Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN), the Largest Spanish-language Public Broadcasting Network in the US.

PitchBLACK Awards Ceremony 2025
Audio Description: Join Black Public Media for the 2025 PitchBLACK Awards Ceremony, a powerful celebration of visionary artists shaping the future of film, television, and immersive media. Held at the Apollo Stages at the Victoria Theater.

Watch Promos from NYC Media

That's So Dope, Hip Hop Beyond Music: Promo
Audio Description: What began as park-jams in the Bronx, New York City, Hip Hop quickly became a global phenomenon. And this year, we’re celebrating Hip Hop 50, y’all! Hip Hop is much more than just music. It’s a lifestyle and culture onto its own. That’s So Dope, Hip Hop Beyond Music spotlights trailblazers who shaped and captured this culture, from B-Boys to bling.

Audio Description: Learn how the NYC Gov channel has become a 24/7 hub for information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get emergency alerts in real time from NotifyNYC and live updates from the Mayor & City officials about the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can also stay up to date on the most current status of the weather, schools, citywide parking, garbage collection, and buses & subways. Available on Channel 25.2 Over the Air, channel 74 on Spectrum and Altice, channel 24 on FiOS, and channel 81 on RCN.

Audio Description: Take a look at some of the best programming that the NYC Life Channel has to offer, such as Neighborhood Slice, Barefeet in NYC, A Day’s Work, Her Big Idea, Native Dish, $9.99 with Dave Evans, Blueprint New York City, Secrets of New York, Catalyst, and That’s So New York. Available on Channel 25.1 Over the Air, channel 22 on Optimum, channel 525 on Verizon FiOS, channel 1025 on Comcast, and channel 25 on Spectrum, DirecTV, and RCN.