First responders get training on autism
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First responders learn how to respond to people with autism during a special training program. Monica Guy was there.

Newark women empower girls with vision loss
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Two determined women from Newark are opening people's eyes in a unique way with the Eyes Like Mine blind diva pageant.

Police: Mom slashes boyfriend with sword after catching him molesting 5-year-old daughter

A Georgia mother went after her boyfriend with a sword after she walked in on him molesting her 5-year-old daughter, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. 

New law requires businesses to accept cash
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NJ law now requires businesses to accept cash and NYC may not be far behind. Monica Guy talks to shoppers and business owners.

NYC elite high school admission stats questioned
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With only a handful of black and Latino students being accepted into NYC's elite high schools, Nate Rodgers went to one of them to get reaction.

Low turnout for De Blasio event raises questions
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Twenty people came out for Bill De Blasio in New Hampshire. What does it mean for a possible presidential run? Our A+ panel breaks it down.

Mewing touted for ability to improve health, looks
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Do you mew? Maybe you should. Some say it can improve your looks and your health. We talk to leading proponent Dr. Mike Mew.

Newark's mayor exploring universal basic income program

Getting a paycheck for doing nothing could be in the future for residents of New Jersey's largest city.  Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city is going to study a pilot program to provide a universal basic income, or basically guaranteeing income for all residents whether they have a job.

Terrific Teacher
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Melissa Salguero's novel approach to music education has earned her an Emmy and maybe even $1 million. Nate Rodgers went to her classroom.

Group helps families achieve self-sufficiency
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The group that helped Dylan Chidick secure 17 college acceptances offers families housing and other services. Monica Guy checked it out.

Cameras in court, Wendy vs. Howard and more
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Influence Entertainment CEO Dyana Williams gives her take on the Jussie Smollett case and the Wendy Williams-Howard Stern feud.

Cops and drivers schooled on pedestrian safety
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With pedestrian deaths up, a new safety program aims to educate police, drivers and pedestrians. Monica Guy checked it out.

Comptroller: NYC schools underreport bullying
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An audit shows New York City public schools are underreporting bullying, harassment and discrimination. Nate Rodgers talked to a parent.

Should students be held liable in admissions scandal?
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A former Stanford dean shares her insight on the multimillion-dollar college admissions scandal that snared actresses and business leaders.

More than 150 families displaced by Yonkers fire
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The community comes together after a four-alarm fire tore through a Yonkers apartment building. Nate Rodgers talked to displaced families.

Rutgers, Columbia, NYU make "Sugar Baby" list
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It's more common than you may think: college students turning to sugar daddies or mamas to pay their tuition. Our A+ panel weighs in.

Great Dane has litter of 19 puppies
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Cleo the Great Dane has had big litters before but never like this! We talk to owner Rebecca who shows us the prodigious pack of puppies!

College admissions scam snags actresses, others
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Operation Varsity Blues snags Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin and others. A+ panelist and ex-university exec Alison Young is not surprised.

New Jersey's leaders agree on legislation to legalize weed

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders said Tuesday they've agreed on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.