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: Congressmember Adriano Espaillat And The State Of Business During COVID-19
On this edition of #Represent NYC, host Congressmember Adriano Espaillat is joined by NY State Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa, The Small Business Administration of NY's Beth Goldberg, and owner of Lido Restaurant and BIXI Harlem Susannah Koteen to discuss #jobs and #employment during #COVID.
Represent NYC: Ranked Choice Voting
Executive Editor of Gotham Gazette, Ben Max, hosts this special edition of #RepresentNYC focused on #RankedChoiceVoting with featured guests: Allie Swatek, Director of Policy and Research at the New York City Campaign Finance Board, Brigid Bergin, Politics Correspondent for WNYC Radio and...
Represent NYC: NY City Council Member Keith Powers - Revitalizing Tourism In NYC
On this edition of #RepresentNYC, host NY City Council Member Keith Powers is joined by co-founder of (Le) Poisson Rouge Justin Kantor to discuss #tourism during #COVID19 as well as revitalizing programs like #SaveOurStages and Council Member Powers' proposed plan "Live From New York".
Represent NYC: Assemblymember Inez E. Dickens and Domestic Violence During COVID-19
On this edition of #RepresentNYC, host Assemblymember Inez E. Dickens tackles #DomesticViolence during #COVID19 with special guests Dr. Obari Cartman, President of The Chicago Association of Black Psychologists, W.A.R.M. CEO/Founder Stephanie McGraw, Dr. Valerie Small, Apostle Dr. Staci J. Ramos...
Represent NYC: New York State Senator Robert Jackson Focuses on Racial Justice in Education
On this edition of #RepresentNYC, host New York State Senator Robert Jackson is joined by Matt Gonzales, Director of Integration and Innovation Initiative (i3) and Natasha Capers, Director of Coalition for Educational Justice, to discuss #racialjustice in NYC #schools.
Represent NYC: NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli: COVID-19's Impact on Arts and Entertainment
NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli hosts this episode of #RepresentNYC with special guests State Senator José M. Serrano and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer to discuss how the #COVID19 pandemic has affected #arts and entertainment in New York.
Represent NYC: Small Business Services Commissioner Jonnel Doris - NYC Black Entrepreneurship
On this episode of #RepresentNYC, host #SmallBusiness Commissioner Jonnel Doris is joined by special guests Executive Director of BE NYC, Ken Ebie and BE NYC Mentor, Tiffany Joy Murchison to discuss African American #entrepreneurship in the city during the #COVID19 pandemic, and the benefits...
Represent NYC: Congressmember Adriano Espaillat Addresses Paycheck Protection Program
Congressmember Adriano Espaillat hosts this edition of #RepresentNYC with special guests Assemblymember Carmen De La Rosa, and Beth Goldberg and John Mallano from The Small Business Administration to discuss the #PaycheckProtectionProgram and the benefits for #smallbusiness owners.
Represent NYC: Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer: Young People on Community Boards
On this edition of #RepresentNYC, host Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer is joined by community board members Paradise Phoenix (Community Board 12), Betty Kubovy-Weiss (Community Board 2), Jada Heredia (Community Board 11), and Leila Eliot (Community Board 3) to discuss how #young people can...