All five of New York City’s borough presidents warned this week of “serious consequences for the residents of our boroughs” caused by the 18-month delay in new cable Franchise Agreements between the Bloomberg Administration and the incumbent cable operators, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision.
In a March 3rd letter, the five BPs or “beeps” took special aim at the urgent need for the Bloomberg Administration to ensure that Community Access Organizations like MNN, who are operating off deals struck in 1998, have the necessary financial support to meet community needs.
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Take a look at the winners of the "Get Reel With Your Dreams" video contest where NYC high school students had the chance to create their own short films. The “Get Reel With Your Dreams” initiative's partners included WABC-TV, The Walt Disney Company, New York Women in Film & Television, Lincoln Center Institute, Manhattan Neighborhood Network, The New York City Department of Education and the Borough Presidents. 
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