Professor of American Studies at University of Massachusetts Boston and author of Becoming Belafonte: Black Artist, Public Radical Judith Smith joins Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to discuss the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte.

PHOTO: Harry Belafonte attends "The Terms Of My Surrender" Broadway Opening Night at Belasco Theatre on August 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Professor of American Studies at University of Massachusetts Boston and author of Becoming Belafonte: Black Artist, Public Radical Judith Smith joins Newsline with Brigitte Quinn to discuss the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte. PHOTO: Harry Belafonte attends "The Terms Of My Surrender" Broadway Opening Night at Belasco Theatre on August 10, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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NEWSLINE: Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and activist dies at 96

Willets Point, a corner of Queens has long been known for its cluster of autobody repair shops and junkyards, is about to see a major transformation. 

Last Thursday, the City Council approved the final phase of redevelopment plan that bring 2,500 units of housing, 150,000 square feet of public space, 20,000 square feet of retail, and the city's first soccer specific stadium that will be privately financed by the New York City Football Club.

The 25,000 seat stadium should be ready by the 2027 season and forms the city's premiere sports hub with neighboring Citi Field and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. 

A project that is expected to bring over 6 billion dollars in economic impact over the next 30 years, creating over 14,000 construction jobs, and over 1,500 permanent jobs. 

A big step forward for our city.

I'm Rob Walsh with the business spotlight for WCBS 880 news. 

Willets Point, a corner of Queens has long been known for its cluster of autobody repair shops and junkyards, is about to see a major transformation. 
Last Thursday, the City Council approved the final phase of redevelopment plan that bring 2,500 units of housing, 150,000 square feet of public space, 20,000 square feet of retail, and the city's first soccer specific stadium that will be privately financed by the New York City Football Club.
The 25,000 seat stadium should be ready by the 2027 season and forms the city's premiere sports hub with neighboring Citi Field and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. 
A project that is expected to bring over 6 billion dollars in economic impact over the next 30 years, creating over 14,000 construction jobs, and over 1,500 permanent jobs. 
A big step forward for our city.
I'm Rob Walsh with the business spotlight for WCBS 880 news.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Willets Point

Jason Fichner, Executive Director, Retirement Income Institute & Chief Economist, Bipartisan Policy Center joined On the Record with Steve Scott to talk about a study that shows most people are not financially prepared to retire.

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Jason Fichner, Executive Director, Retirement Income Institute &amp; Chief Economist, Bipartisan Policy Center joined On the Record with Steve Scott to talk about a study that shows most people are not financially prepared to retire. Photo: Getty Images

ON THE RECORD: Why most people aren't financially prepared for retirement

Kathi Moschos, a Connecticut woman whose late mother's class ring was recently found in a field, joined On the Record with Steve Scott.

Photo: Stamford High School (Google Street View)

Kathi Moschos, a Connecticut woman whose late mother's class ring was recently found in a field, joined On the Record with Steve Scott. Photo: Stamford High School (Google Street View)

NEWSLINE: Harry Belafonte, legendary entertainer and activist dies at 96

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