CUNY Forum

In this episode of the CUNY Forum, the conversation centers around a recent survey by the 5Boro Institute, revealing that affordability, mental health, and public safety are major concerns for New Yorkers, with many contemplating leaving the city. Public housing is in decline, and pressures to privatize it threaten affordable housing for low-income families. Rising child care costs also hinder economic mobility, leading to calls for universal child care to help working families. The pandemic has reshaped housing dynamics, with remote work and vacant units contributing to the affordability crisis, as landlords are reluctant to lower rents. The political landscape is shifting, with progressive mayoral candidates pushing for increased public housing investment, while centrist candidates like Andrew Cuomo focus on cost management. The forum stresses the need for comprehensive solutions to tackle these challenges and improve life in the city.

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Guest List:
Grace Rauh - Executive Director, 5Boro Institute
Jocelynne Rainey - CEO, Brooklyn Org
Alyssa Katz - Executive Editor, TheCITY.nyc
James Rodriguez - Assistant Professor of Urban Studies, CUNY’s School of Labor and Urban Studies

Recording Date 03/27/2025 First Air Date 04/01/25

CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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This episode of *CUNY Forum* explores the challenges faced by undocumented and immigrant students amid shifting immigration policies under the Trump administration. Panelists emphasize the importance of educating students about their legal rights, the available resources, and the need to seek legal advice. They also highlight the role of CUNY’s Immigrant Student Success Centers in providing guidance on financial aid and legal matters, urging students to actively inquire and not rely on one incorrect answer from staff regarding their rights and benefits.

In the second part of the episode, the discussion shifts to the growing sense of fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities, particularly regarding potential deportations and ICE actions. While the media amplifies these fears, the panel stresses that the actual capability of ICE for mass deportations is limited. The panel also underscores the importance of unity among all immigrant students, regardless of documentation status, to collectively push back against harmful policies through public pressure, as seen in past successes like the reversal of family separation policies. The episode concludes by emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and support.

For more information on your rights if ICE agents approach you or on what to do if a friend or a family member is being detained by ICE/Immigration , the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has created Know Your Rights booklets :

https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/legal-resources/know-your-rights-federal-immigration-enforcement-ice.page

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Guest List:
Dr. Cynthia Nayeli, Carvajal Director, CUNY Undocumented & Immigrant Student Programs
Danisha, Student, Medgar Evers College
Felipe de la Hoz, Co-founder of the Border/Lines blog, Daily News Editorial Board
Monique Francis, Interim Executive Director, CUNY’s Citizenship Now
Rosa Gomez, CUNY UISP Research Fellow, Baruch College
Veronika, Student, CUNY School of Law

Recording Date
02/27/2025
First Air Date
03/04/2025

CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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Moderator Bob Liff and a panel of local experts discuss the 2021 Mayor's race. Though the race for City Hall will take place in more than a year, the stakes are already high and a large number of candidates have already announced their intention to better govern the city that never sleeps in the wake of major public health crisis that has impacted the social and economic fortunes of many New Yorkers. The panel looks at bigger questions, such as the impact and meaning of the de Blasio mayoralty during the last eight years. Even more, the guests wrestle with the question of who would want the job of New York City Mayor at this time, and why?

Recording Date
10/28/2020
First Air Date
11/2/2020

CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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Moderator Bob Liff and a panel of concerned New Yorkers discuss the implications of the incoming Biden-Harris Administration on an urban agenda in the United States. Will cities see their needs met under the new President and Vice President? Or will a continuing electoral emphasis on suburbs and selected rural areas have negative consequences for urban centers, where the effects of COVID-19 and other public health factors have set them back economically? Can a Biden cabinet find ways to overcome the racial, ethnic and class disparities that continue to impact cities and their surrounding metropolitan communities? Will a new urban agenda emerge from the federal policy-making community, including Congress, and will it consist of inclusive strategies that urbanists and other observers have been seeking for many years?

Recording Date
12/02/2020
First Air Date
12/7/2020

CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures. The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel. CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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