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 francesbruey@mnn.org.
Episodes
Represent NYC: Back To School COVID19 Protocols with NYS Senator Robert Jackson
On this episode of #RepresentNYC: host NY State Senator Robert Jackson outlines the #COVID19 protocols for returning public #school #students, as well as the fight for an alternative #remote option. Special guests include: Community Education Council District 14 President Tajh Sutton; Distinguished...
Represent NYC: The Impact Of The 2020 U.S. Census Data Results
On this episode of Represent NYC host Nicole Yearwood, founder of Educated Voter, discusses the results of the 2020 U.S. Census, its impact on New Yorkers, and future redistricting efforts with special guest Dr. Zulema Blair, Chair of the Department of Public Administration at Medgar Evers College.
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Represent NYC: The Emergency Rental Assistance Program with Assemblymember Robert Rodriguez
On this episode of #RepresentNYC: host Assemblymember Robert Rodriguez is joined by Dianne Johnson, Division Director for Community Outreach Services at Catholic Charities, to discuss the emergency #RentalAssistance program for New Yorkers who fell behind on their #rent during the #COVID19 pandemic...
Represent NYC: Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media
On this episode of #RepresentNYC: a mayoral executive order has been codified to create the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media and ensure that at least 50% of city agency #advertising is allocated to #community #media outlets. Darlie Gervais - Advertising Boost Initiative Coordinator at...
Represent NYC: Gig-Economy Workers with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
On this edition of #RepresentNYC: host Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer discusses the #rights and #economy for #gigworkers, especially delivery drivers, who were deemed essential workers during #COVID19 pandemic. Special guests include Dr. Maria Figueroa, Dean of the Harry Van Arsdale School...
Represent NYC: 2021 Primary Elections Review
Executive editor of Gotham Gazette, Ben Max, hosts a roundtable discussion with Daily Beast editor Harry Siegel and political science professor Dr. Christina Greer to analyze takeaways from the 2021 primary election.
Represent NYC: The Community Power Act
On this edition of Represent NYC: host NY City Council Member Inez Barron focuses on police accountability via new legislation entitled The Community Power Act with special guests Pamela Monroe and Ana Santiago from the Campaign for an Elected Civilian Review Board.
Represent NYC: Addressing Climate and Environmental Change with Congressmember Espaillat
On this edition of #RepresentNYC: host Congressmember Adriano Espaillat spotlights the critical issues of #ClimateChange and #EnvironmentalJustice with special guests NY City Council Member Mark Levine and Lonnie Portis, Environmental Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at WE ACT for Environmental Justice...
Represent NYC: Rent Assistance and Child Care Tax Credit
On this edition of Represent NYC, host Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer discusses two programs from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act: the Emergency Rent Assistance Program and the Child Care Tax Credit. Special guests include Jennifer March, Executive Director of the Citizens’...