New York Voices; Main Street Harlem

Thirteen WNET · April 15, 2008

One of New York City's oldest and most venerable neighborhoods is going through a renovation. And not everyone is happy about it. Today an important City Council Subcommittee approved a major rezoning proposal that would transform 125th street. The full City council will likely cast a final vote on the issue tomorrow. If you drive down the Westside highway, you've probably noticed an all-glass building off to your left. The unusual structure -- architecture critic Paul Goldberger calls it a "palazzo" -- was designed by Frank Gehry and commissioned by media mogul Barry Diller. We look at how this new structure has changed the landscape and mindscape of Chelsea. We present a curator's choice of the Greek and Roman Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York Voices is a news magazine made up of segments featuring profiles and interviews with New Yorkers talking about the issues affecting New York.