She is also the creator and host of the television show Poetry in America. In May 2023, the Wall Street Journal reported that a nonprofit linked to New received more than $100,000 from Jeffrey Epstein.
The individual who hosts the television program "Poetry in America" is also the founder and host of the show.  In May 2023, The Wall Street Journal reported that a non-profit connected to New received over $100,000 from Jeffrey Epstein.