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One On 1 Profile: Hunter College President Jennifer Raab Builds A New York Institution

A compelling journey is often part of the resume of any influential New Yorker, but Hunter College President Jennifer Raab can pinpoint exactly what started the journey of her lifetime -- a school bus ride through Manhattan.

07/02/2012 08:00 PM

One On 1: Award-Winning Music Producer Phil Ramone

Music producer Phil Ramone, who died on March 30, 2013, worked with the world's greatest musicians, from Billy Joel to Frank Sinatra. NY1's Budd Mishkin spoke with the acclaimed New Yorker in 2007 and filed the following report.

Updated 03/30/2013 04:07 PM

One On 1: The Man Behind Atlantic Yards Project, Bruce Ratner

Developer Bruce Ratner is the subject of this week's One on 1 with Budd Mishkin.

04/28/2008 06:55 PM

One On 1: Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his "One On 1" series with a profile of Food Network mainstay Rachael Ray.

04/10/2006 07:14 PM

One On 1: Dr. Irwin Redlener Helps Heal The City's Health Care

For more than 20 years, Dr. Irwin Redlener and the Children's Health Fund have helped provide health care for kids and families who otherwise could not afford it.

11/25/2008 03:27 PM

One on 1: Food Magazine Editor Ruth Reichl Finds Many Meanings In Meals

Ruth Reichl is editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine, but the native New Yorker's story extends far beyond restaurants and kitchens.

05/05/2008 06:13 PM

One On 1 Profile: NYCHA Chairman John Rhea Faced Tough Challenges Before Hurricane Sandy, Now Faces More

Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath once again called attention to the New York City Housing Authority and its chairman, John Rhea, who grew up in a troubled section of Detroit and now leads one of the city's most complex operations. NY1's Budd Mishkin filed the following One On 1 profile.

Updated 02/06/2013 03:30 PM

One On 1: New York Times Columnist Frank Rich

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1," with a profile of one of the most controversial columnists in New York, Frank Rich of the New York Times.

<i>One On 1:</i> New York Times Columnist Frank Rich

06/07/2004 08:57 PM

One On 1: Actor Peter Riegert

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of a New York actor who has spent the past year seeing the rest of the country, Peter Riegert.

10/17/2005 05:56 PM

One On 1: Lillian Roberts Represents Labor Of Love

While Mayor Bloomberg says the pension systems of the city's municipal unions should be reformed, District Council 37 says the city's budget crisis is the fault of Wall Street -- not municipal workers and their benefits. It's just the latest in a lifetime of union battles for DC 37's leader, Lillian Roberts.

<i>One On 1:</i> Lillian Roberts Represents Labor Of Love

02/07/2011 08:30 PM

One On 1: Morris Robinson Goes From The Gridiron To The Metropolitan Opera

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of football player-turned-opera singer Morris Robinson.

10/25/2004 06:24 PM

One On 1: Fashion Designer Narciso Rodriguez

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of one of the most popular designers in the fashion industry, Narciso Rodriguez.

02/28/2005 08:40 PM

One On 1: Friars Club Dean Freddie Roman

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his "One On 1" series with a profile of the leader of a New York institution - the dean of the Friars Club, Freddie Roman.

05/01/2006 06:20 PM

One On 1: el diario Publisher Rossana Rosado

This week, NY1's Budd Mishkin sits down with one of the most important voices in New York's Latino community, el diario publisher Rossana Rosado.

01/29/2007 06:37 PM

One On 1: Film Producer Jane Rosenthal

With the TriBeCa Film Festival beginning this Saturday, NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1," with a profile of one of the creators of the festival, film producer Jane Rosenthal.

04/26/2004 09:26 PM

One On One: Howard Rubenstein, Representative To The Stars

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series entitled "One On One" ¿ a weekly look at the New Yorkers who make the city great. This week Mishkin profiles Howard Rubenstein, public relations representative to the stars.

10/23/2003 06:38 PM

One On 1: Power Broker, Visionary Developer Bill Rudin

He may not be as well known to the general public as some of his real estate counterparts, like Donald Trump or Larry Silverstein, but among the city's power brokers, Bill Rudin is considered a leader for his family company's long history, his philanthropy and quiet public service.

12/05/2006 02:05 PM

One On 1 Profile: Author Salman Rushdie Turns The Page On The Fatwa Years

Author Salman Rushdie has a compelling story, but this New York transplant's decade of living under police protection went largely untold, until now.

10/15/2012 08:30 PM

One On 1: Economist Jeffrey Sachs Puts Spotlight On Ending Global Poverty

It's not everyone who can call both world leaders and rock stars friends, but it's all part of a bigger goal for economist Jeffrey Sachs, and the purpose could not be more serious.

03/31/2008 09:15 PM

One On 1: Oliver Sacks Makes Case For Life's Work

Dr. Oliver Sack's canvas is nothing less than the mind and its occasional neurological quirks -- he observes them, is fascinated by them and then he writes about them.

<i>One On 1:</i> Oliver Sacks Makes Case For Life's Work

11/08/2010 04:44 PM

One On 1: Marcus Samuelsson – From Ethiopia, To Sweden, To America

Chef Marcus Samuelsson combines the various elements of his eclectic past into one cohesive success story.

<i>One On 1:</i> Marcus Samuelsson – From Ethiopia, To Sweden, To America

03/10/2008 09:46 PM

One On 1: Commissioner Matthew Sapolin

Be it at work or on the field playing his beloved beep baseball, Matthew Sapolin's mantra isn't so much why me, but why not?

10/30/2006 07:03 PM

One On 1: Arab American Association Director Finds Time For It All

Brooklyn’s Linda Sarsour is a rising star as she heads the Arab American Association of New York, raises children, serves as a fellow at the NYU Wagner Graduate School and finds time to win a “do-gooder” award.

<i>One On 1:</i> Arab American Association Director Finds Time For It All

07/25/2011 08:30 PM

One On 1 Profile: Public Defender Barry Scheck, DNA Testing Pioneer, Continues Work Through The Innocence Project

Barry Scheck is a pioneer in the courtroom for using DNA evidence to exonerate clients like Hedda Nussbaum and O. J. Simpson, and he now continues his work through the Innocence Project.

10/03/2011 08:50 PM

One On 1: Macy's Creative Director Bill Schermerhorn

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of a man who plays a huge role in one of New York's most popular events, Macy's creative director Bill Schermerhorn.

11/15/2005 05:56 PM

One On 1: Ian Schrager Fights To The Top, Again

Ian Schrager, the hotel entrepreneur who once co-founded the most famous disco in the country, came out against the opening of a bar near his new downtown residential building, 40 Bond Street.

01/14/2008 06:57 PM

One On 1: Actor Liev Schreiber

This week, NY1's Budd Mishkin talks one on one with actor Liev Schreiber.

06/04/2007 09:37 PM

One On 1: Radio Personality Jonathan Schwartz

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1," with a profile of longtime New York radio personality Jonathan Schwartz.

01/26/2004 09:29 PM

One On 1: Actor-Writer Amy Sedaris Shares Her Love Of Independence, Bunnies

Actor, playwright and bestselling author Amy Sedaris has made unconventional choices in her life and show business career, but her dedication has resulted in a large and passionate fan base.

<i>One On 1:</i> Actor-Writer Amy Sedaris Shares Her Love Of Independence, Bunnies

Updated 01/11/2011 12:13 PM

One On 1: John Sexton Expands On Life's Lessons

The career path of NYU President John Sexton has brought him around the world, but his message and his accent are still pure New York.

<i>One On 1:</i> John Sexton Expands On Life's Lessons

05/10/2010 04:58 PM

One On 1: Ilyasah Shabazz, Carrying On The Legacy Of Her Father, Malcolm X

This week, in his One on 1 report, Budd sits down with a woman whose family has had a long history with New York: Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X.

02/26/2007 11:04 PM

One On 1: Tony-Winning Playwright John Patrick Shanley

For most of his 58 years, John Patrick Shanley has had a love affair with words, reading them and writing them.

Updated 12/22/2008 03:18 PM

One On 1: Food Critic Mimi Sheraton

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of food critic Mimi Sheraton, a New Yorker whose taste buds have affected dining preferences for some 50 years.

11/08/2004 07:01 PM

One On 1: Nightclub Performer Bobby Short

As part of his ongoing "One on 1" series, Budd Mishkin profiles famed nightclub performer Bobby Short.

12/23/2003 07:11 AM

One On 1: New York Times Crossword Puzzle Editor Will Shortz

One of the films shown at the TriBeCa Film Festival is called "Word Play." Its subject has one of the most unique jobs in New York, and he is also the subject of this week's "One On 1" interview with NY1's Budd Mishkin.

05/08/2006 07:36 PM

One On 1: Gary Shteyngart Writes Off Personal Past

Writer Gary Shteyngart's latest book is set in the future. But his past greatly influences his style, making him one of New York's most popular young writers.

<i>One On 1:</i> Gary Shteyngart Writes Off Personal Past

08/30/2010 08:30 PM

One On 1 Profile: Tunnel To Towers Chairman Frank Siller Steps Up For Staten Island Following Hurricane Sandy

For the next few weeks, the One on 1 profiles will be connected to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, to profile New Yorkers involved with getting the city back on its feet. This special series begins with the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation, which is especially well-known on Staten Island, and its chairman, Frank Siller.

11/27/2012 10:01 AM

One On 1: Developer Larry Silverstein

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his "One On 1" series with a profile of developer Larry Silverstein. Before 9/11, Silverstein was well known in New York real estate circles, but he was not exactly a household name. That has clearly changed in the last five years.

07/31/2006 06:53 PM

One On 1: Entrepreneur Russell Simmons

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of one of the busiest and most successful entrepreneurs in New York and the entire country, Russell Simmons.

01/16/2006 07:59 PM

One On 1: B. Smith Holds Keys To Style Empire

Entrepreneur B. Smith says she's gone by her first initial from her early modeling days, when she would try to speed things up on the phone with her bookers and hasn't stopped since -- creating a multifaceted business that includes television, books, home furnishings, fashion and restaurants.

<i>One On 1:</i> B. Smith Holds Keys To Style Empire

07/27/2009 05:44 PM

One On 1: Kiki Smith Displays Artistic Discipline

Artist Kiki Smith says it was a performance of the rock band The New York Dolls in the 1970s that convinced her that she needed to move here because of New York's energy. Since then, she's supplied her own energy to the art world here and beyond.

<i>One On 1:</i> Kiki Smith Displays Artistic Discipline

Updated 11/22/2010 07:34 PM

One On 1: Gossip Columnist Liz Smith Looks Back On A Blessed Life

She's been called the grand dame of dish. Liz Smith, in her mid 80's, is still an influential part of the New York nightlife scene.

10/29/2007 10:42 PM

One On 1 Profile: Patti Smith Forges Ahead As A Musician, Author & Lover Of Life

Patti Smith has amassed an enormous fan base as a singer and writer, and the passion she felt about her work when she broke on the scene in the 1970s is still as strong, if not more so, today.

Updated 10/22/2012 08:30 PM

One On 1: Former State Supreme Court Justice Leslie Crocker Snyder

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1," with a profile of former New York State Supreme Court Justice Leslie Crocker Snyder.

03/22/2004 07:14 PM

One On 1: Steve Somers More Than A Schmoozer

For many, there is something very personal about the radio -- a medium that forces us to use our imagination and, at its best, creates a close bond between host and listener. For Steve Somers, it's a strong bond created over 23 years.

<i>One On 1:</i> Steve Somers More Than A Schmoozer

Updated 07/27/2010 12:45 PM

One On 1 Profile: Award-Winning Cartoonist, Political Satirist Edward Sorel Documents American Culture Through The Covers Of Prominent Magazines

Cartoonist and political satirist Edward Sorel's iconic drawings have appeared on the covers of prominent magazines for decades, but you may not be able to pick him out in a crowd.

02/06/2012 08:30 PM

One On 1: The Statue Of Liberty

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a somewhat different idea this week: With the 4th of July holiday approaching, Budd goes one-on-one with the Statue of Liberty.

06/28/2004 09:26 PM

One On 1: Gloria Steinem Writes Off Personal Conflict

Activist and author Gloria Steinem has called New York home for 50 years, but her impact has been felt across the country. NY1's Budd Mishkin filed the following "One On 1" report.

<i>One On 1:</i> Gloria Steinem Writes Off Personal Conflict

04/26/2010 06:32 PM

One On 1 Profile: NYC Chief Digital Officer Rachel Sterne Brings City Government Into 21st Century

The city's first-ever chief digital officer, Rachel Sterne, has for a year worked with more than 250 government agencies, managed the city's social media and digitally spread information to New Yorkers, and still says the position is her dream job.

02/27/2012 08:00 PM

One On 1: Joseph Stiglitz Stocks Up On Economic Insight

As one of the nation's leading economists, Joseph Stiglitz has been in demand all over the world as a result of the financial crisis.

<i>One On 1:</i> Joseph Stiglitz Stocks Up On Economic Insight

05/03/2010 05:03 PM

One On 1: Homeless Advocate Mary Brosnahan Sullivan

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1," with a profile of Mary Brosnahan Sullivan, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless.

01/12/2004 07:20 PM

One On 1: Studio President Stuart Suna's Cup Is Pretty Full

While most New Yorkers do not know Silvercup Studios, which is run out of Long Island City by Stuart Suna and his brother Alan, they have probably heard of two of the studio's high-profile shows, "The Sopranos" and "Sex and the City."

10/14/2008 05:54 PM

One On 1: New York Literary Giant Gay Talese

Writer Gay Talese calls himself an old guy who is still a newcomer to the American experience. In this week's One on 1 with Budd Mishkin, Talese recounts some of his experiences in 50 years of writing.

10/24/2006 02:20 PM

One On 1: Choreographer Paul Taylor

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of choreographer Paul Taylor, the creator of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, which is in the midst of its annual run at City Center.

03/13/2006 05:14 PM

One On 1: "They Might Be Giants" Span The Age Group Globe

For the past 27 years, the duo behind the band "They Might Be Giants" has written songs about an unusually wide range of topics, from unrequited love to President James K. Polk and Belgian painter James Ensor.

<i>One On 1:</i> "They Might Be Giants" Span The Age Group Globe

Updated 12/08/2009 02:30 PM

One On 1: Actress Marlo Thomas Shares Laughs, Memories

Marlo Thomas' career has spanned four decades, influencing generations of women and men with her acting roles, books, web site and charity efforts.

<i>One On 1:</i> Actress Marlo Thomas Shares Laughs, Memories

Updated 11/14/2011 10:37 AM

One On 1: Tupper Thomas Has Deep Roots In Prospect Park

For the past 30 years, Tupper Thomas has played an important role in every decision affecting Brooklyn's Prospect Park.

<i>One On 1:</i> Tupper Thomas Has Deep Roots In Prospect Park

08/02/2010 08:45 PM

One On 1 Profile: Author-Comedian Baratunde Thurston Tackles Race, Politics Through New Media

Like so many successful and creative New Yorkers, Baratunde Thurston is hard to categorize — stand-up comic, best-selling author, a self-proclaimed "nerdy digital strategist who is super political." Put them all together, and the result is more and more people are paying attention to Baratunde Thurston.

08/27/2012 08:10 PM

One On 1: Loews Chairman And CEO Jonathan Tisch

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1," with a profile of Jonathan Tisch, the CEO of NYC and Company, and the man charged with reviving tourism in New York City in the aftermath of 9/11.

12/01/2003 09:44 PM

One On 1: Titelman Produces The Songs That Make The World Sing

One of the most influential people in the performing arts world is behind the scenes. | Click here to view extended interview clips with Russ Titelman.

Updated 10/14/2008 06:38 PM

One On 1: Yankees Manager Joe Torre

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of a man who has one of the most pressurized jobs in the city: New York Yankees manager Joe Torre.

09/27/2004 09:59 PM

One On 1: Jacques Torres Imports Sweet Smell Of Success From Provence

In this week's One on 1, Budd Mishkin introduces us to the dean of pastry studies at the French Culinary Institute ¿ a man who has come to be known as "Mr. Chocolate."

11/26/2007 11:18 PM

One On 1 Profile: Writer Calvin Trillin Takes His Humor Very Seriously

Author Calvin Trillin is known for decades of musings on humourous matters, food, civil rights, his family and love, and while he is at home in Greenwich Village, he still is inspired by his Midwestern upbringing.

Updated 09/24/2012 08:45 PM

One On 1: Developer Donald Trump

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of a man who really needs no introduction: Donald Trump.

09/13/2005 05:19 PM

One On 1 Profile: Award-Winning Actor Kathleen Turner Thrives In The Spotlight Despite Chronic Health Issues

Kathleen Turner lived in Venezuela, England and Baltimore before coming to New York, and after bursting onto the scene in the 1981 film "Body Heat," she has been a presence on stage and screen ever since.

05/07/2012 07:40 PM

One On 1: Actor John Turturro Draws Inspiration From New York Life

Actor John Turturro has always called New York home and his characters are often inspired by what he's seen growing up and living here.

09/10/2007 11:28 PM

One On 1: Astrophysicist Dr. Neil Tyson

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of one of the nation's leading astrophysicists, the director of the Hayden Planetarium, Dr. Neil Tyson.

06/27/2005 04:48 PM

One On 1: Rocker, Actor, Activist Steve Van Zandt

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of one of the busiest men in show business in New York; musician, actor, activist Steve Van Zandt.

11/22/2004 08:31 PM

One On 1 Profile: Musician Kenny Vance Lost His Home To Hurricane Sandy, But His Doo-Wop Lives On

Some three-and-a-half months after Hurricane Sandy, there are still many New Yorkers who are dealing with the storm and its aftermath every day, including doo-wop musician Kenny Vance, who lost his Queens home.

02/11/2013 08:30 PM

One On 1: Gloria Vanderbilt Looks Ahead At 87

Gloria Vanderbilt has lived a long, storied life and expects even more excitement in the years to come after 87.

<i>One On 1:</i> Gloria Vanderbilt Looks Ahead At 87

06/27/2011 07:30 PM

One On 1: Head Of Nation's Foremost Cancer Center Recalls Decades Of Advances

In this week's One On 1, NY1's Budd Mishkin introduces us to a doctor and scientist at the forefront of the battle against cancer.

12/03/2007 07:51 PM

One On 1: Musician Suzanne Vega On How New York Inspires Her

Suzanne Vega has known critical success, top-10 commercial popularity and new musical boundaries, and at every step of her career, New York has been there as a muse.

<i>One On 1:</i> Musician Suzanne Vega On How New York Inspires Her

Updated 04/08/2010 12:40 PM

One On 1: Opera Soprano Deborah Voigt

Opera superstar Deborah Voigt is not only known at the Met, but on stages all across the world.

<i>One On 1:</i> Opera Soprano Deborah Voigt

Updated 03/26/2009 10:59 PM

One On 1: Metropolitan Opera GM Joseph Volpe

Joseph Volpe first came to the Metropolitan Opera forty years ago wearing a work shirt and carrying a hammer. He now runs the place, and has since 1990.

05/17/2004 08:26 PM

One On 1: Designer Diane Von Furstenberg Reflects On The Wrap Dress

Diane Von Furstenberg's designs have made her a fashion icon around the world and, she says, have helped her become the woman she's always wanted to be.

06/02/2008 05:41 PM

One On 1: Late Novelist Kurt Vonnegut

In this week's One on 1, NY1 has an interview Budd Mishkin conducted with the late Kurt Vonnegut before he died.

04/16/2007 08:13 PM

One On 1: Rufus Wainwright Plays Up Family Ties

Musician Rufus Wainwright has quite a family history, and has made some history of his own as he continues to inspire passion in admirers around the world. NY1's Budd Mishkin filed the following "One On 1" report.

04/12/2010 04:41 PM

One On 1: Former Child Chess Champ Josh Waitzkin Takes On Life After Fame

A New Yorker who became known to the world thanks to his mastery of a game and then gave it up. Josh Waitzkin is the subject of this week's One on 1 with Budd Mishkin.

12/17/2007 09:21 PM

One On 1: Legendary Journalist Mike Wallace

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of legendary "60 Minutes" journalist Mike Wallace, who recently announced he his retiring from the show.

03/01/2004 09:35 PM

One On 1: Actor Eli Wallach

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of New York actor's actor, Eli Wallach.

05/23/2005 08:26 PM

One On 1: Shen Wei Dances His Way Into History

Some of Shen Wei's dance performances this year are seen by hundreds, but the founder of the Shen Wei Dance Arts Company is coming off a performance seen by billions.

12/02/2008 01:10 PM

One On 1: Sex Therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of the nation's most well known sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

04/18/2005 05:00 PM

One on 1: Intrepid Museum President, Civilian Bill White Earns Soldiers' Respect

Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum President Bill White never served in the military, but the respect he has earned for raising money for wounded veterans and families of fallen soldiers has made him a candidate for a position in the Defense Department.

<i>One on 1:</i> Intrepid Museum President, Civilian Bill White Earns Soldiers' Respect

Updated 10/05/2009 05:56 PM

One On 1: Road Runners Head Mary Wittenberg Goes The Distance For NYC Marathon

Mary Wittenberg took a significant cut in pay when she became head of the New York Road Runners, but the executive in charge of the New York City Marathon has been able to go great distances for the city and competitive running.

<i>One On 1:</i> Road Runners Head Mary Wittenberg Goes The Distance For NYC Marathon

Updated 10/24/2011 02:21 PM

One On 1: Talent Manager/Singer/Dancer Jadin Wong

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his series, "One On 1," with a profile of talent manager/singer/dancer Jadin Wong.

01/10/2005 05:18 PM

One On 1: Soul Food Queen Sylvia Woods

NY1's Budd Mishkin continues his new series, "One On 1" ¿ a weekly look at the New Yorkers who make the city special ¿ with a profile of Sylvia Woods, a restaurateur whose place was once a luncheonette and who is now visited by people from around the world.