Represent NYC
"Represent NYC" is a weekly program produced by Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) that gives local elected officials the chance to update voters about the issues shaping the future of the city. The show features a rotating cast of politicians, leaders and guests discussing pressing topics like affordable housing, education policy, and domestic violence.
Watch Sunday at 7pm and Wednesday at 9pm on MNN (Spectrum 34, 1993, 1995, RCN 82, FiOS 33).
Want to spotlight legislation or a city issue on TV? Email gregsutton@mnn.org.
Episodes
Clip of the Week: The Death of Local News
Nearly one month ago, five journalists at Annapolis, Maryland's Capital Gazette were killed in a mass shooting by a man with a history of attacking journos for reporting on his criminal behaviors. This week, and what has been a trend for the past several years, media giant TRONC slashed half the...
Represent NYC: State Lawmakers Push for School Safety and Election Reform
The 2018 legislative session may be over, but New York’s lawmakers still have much more work to do. Can the New York Democrats and Republicans come together to create lasting change for the city?
On this episode of “Represent NYC,” NY State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sits down with Assembly Member...
Represent NYC: City Council Cracks Down on Sexual Harassment
After the rise of the #MeToo movement and the downfall of public figures like NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the New York City Council took swift action to protect New Yorkers from the kind of abuse that has affected 81% of women and 43% of men in the U.S.
This Sunday on “Represent NYC,” Co...
Represent NYC: Keeping Small Businesses Alive
Small businesses are closing faster than ever before. As commercial rent continues to rise and online retailers corner the market, it has become increasingly difficult for them to stay afloat.
This Sunday on “Represent NYC,” Community Board 12 Chair Shah Ally talks with State Senator Brian Benjamin...
Represent NYC: Addressing NYC's Grid Lock & Congestion Crisis
New York City is the second worst city in the United States when it comes to traffic and congestion will cost the state $100 billion over the next five years.
Fee based pricing plans for Manhattan's high-traffic neighborhoods has been discussed as a solution for over a decade, but legislators can't...
Represent NYC: Protecting New York's Most Vulnerable Communities
As Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s funding feud continues, urgent projects are falling by the wayside and New York City’s elderly, poor and undocumented citizens are left to fend for themselves.
On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Council Member Keith Powers talks with Bitta Mostafi (NYC Mayor...
Represent NYC: New Bills Take Aim at New York's Unjust Bail System
Every day it's estimated that approximately 50 thousands people are detained in jail before they even get a trial, not because they’re guilty, but because they can’t afford to post bail. The majority of these people are African American or Latino.
On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Manhattan...
Represent NYC: Women Lead the Way in a Male Driven Council
Whether they’re fighting for truly affordable housing or saving small businesses, newly-elected NYC Council Members Diana Ayala (East Harlem, South Bronx) and Carlina Rivera (Murray Hill, Gramercy Park, East Village) are starting off strong and going to bat for their constituents.
On this episode...
Represent NYC: De Blasio's Plan to Improve New York
In his State of the City address, Mayor de Blasio promised to make New York a fair city by reforming the election system, expanding access to education and creating better-paying jobs. Now the question is: can he actually deliver?
On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Gotham Gazette’s Ben Max chats...
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