This edition: New York's High-Stakes Election Season
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Original tape date: April 28, 2026. First aired: May 5, 2026.This episode of the CUNY FORUM examines a turbulent moment in New York politics, marked by delayed budgets, power struggles between city and state leaders, and uncertainty heading into the midterm elections. Panelists debate whether the dysfunction reflects normal political friction or deeper systemic problems, while highlighting affordability as the dominant issue driving voter frustration and political momentum. They conclude that leaders’ success will depend less on bold promises and more on delivering tangible improvements, maintaining cooperation, and navigating rising polarization and public discontent.
Guest List
Nicole Gelinas Manhattan Institute
Harry Siegel Editor, TheCITY.nyc
Keith L.T. Wright New York County Democratic Leader
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- Tuesday, August 18 - 8:00am
- Thursday, August 27 - 8:00am
- New York : The Immigration Showdown
- Wednesday, August 19 - 8:00am
- Tuesday, September 1 - 10:30am
- Mamdani's first 100 days
- Thursday, August 20 - 8:00am
- Thursday, September 3 - 10:30am
- New York's High-Stakes Election Season
- Monday, August 24 - 8:00am
- Monday, August 31 - 10:30am
- Wednesday, September 2 - 10:30am
- Mamdani's NYC: Vision, Hurdles & the Left's Rise
- Tuesday, August 25 - 8:00am
- Zohran Mamdani and the Future of New York Politics
- Wednesday, August 26 - 8:00am
- CUNY Resources for Immigrant Students
- Monday, September 7 - 10:30am
- Tuesday, September 8 - 10:30am
- Wednesday, September 9 - 10:30am
- Thursday, September 10 - 10:30am
- The People's Pulse: What's on New Yorkers' Minds?
- Monday, September 14 - 10:30am
- Tuesday, September 15 - 10:30am
- Can Mamdani Deliver Affordability for NYC?
- Tuesday, July 28 - 8:00am
- Thursday, August 6 - 8:00am
- Zohran Mamdani and the Future of New York Politics
- Monday, July 27 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, August 5 - 8:00am
- Monday, August 17 - 8:00am
- Mamdani's NYC: Vision, Hurdles & the Left's Rise
- Thursday, July 23 - 8:00am
- Tuesday, August 4 - 8:00am
- Thursday, August 13 - 8:00am
- New York's High-Stakes Election Season
- Wednesday, July 22 - 8:00am
- Monday, August 3 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, August 12 - 8:00am
- Mamdani's first 100 days
- Tuesday, July 21 - 8:00am
- Thursday, July 30 - 8:00am
- Tuesday, August 11 - 8:00am
- New York : The Immigration Showdown
- Monday, July 20 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, July 29 - 8:00am
- Monday, August 10 - 8:00am

