Proposed Story Pitch for TV Program About Low Income Residents

Story Pitch: Supporting the Development of Hell's Kitchen

Today, more and more people are acutely conscious of the need to improve the lives of residents of our inner cities. This proposed story will showcase the positive activism surrounding the development of the Hudson Yards Business Improvement District (BID), including the "open space" movement to bring more parks and preserved greenery the neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen so residents can exercise, enjoy time with their children, and experience a respite from the pressures of their lives. At a time when people are growing increasingly cynical about the ability of government to help them, they are crying out to hear a story like this, one which indicates how local residents can make a change. BID is committed to providing district-wide services for community improvement and will extend from West 30th Street to West 42nd Street, from Ninth Avenue to the east side of 11th Avenue.

The story of Fannie Cole will frame the narrative development of the show. Fannie Cole has lived in Hell's Kitchen all of her life. Proud, commanding, and stalwart, she is a backbone of the community. She has seen generations grow up around her. But Cole has seen many innocent residents -- children playing in her streets, the elderly, bicyclists on their way to work -- threatened by cars and MTA buses. After the sight of a resident being pinned down by a MTA bus at 9th Ave and West 43rd Street during the height of morning rush hour, Cole decided to take action.