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
- New York's High-Stakes Election Season
- Monday, May 11 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, May 20 - 8:00am
- Monday, June 1 - 8:00am
- Mamdani's NYC: Vision, Hurdles & the Left's Rise
- Tuesday, May 12 - 8:00am
- Thursday, May 21 - 8:00am
- Tuesday, June 2 - 8:00am
- Zohran Mamdani and the Future of New York Politics
- Wednesday, May 13 - 8:00am
- Monday, May 25 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, June 3 - 8:00am
- Can Mamdani Deliver Affordability for NYC?
- Thursday, May 14 - 8:00am
- Tuesday, May 26 - 8:00am
- Thursday, June 4 - 8:00am
- New York : The Immigration Showdown
- Monday, May 18 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, May 27 - 8:00am
- Monday, June 8 - 8:00am
- Mamdani's first 100 days
- Tuesday, May 19 - 8:00am
- Thursday, May 28 - 8:00am
- New York's High-Stakes Election Season
- Tuesday, May 5 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, May 6 - 8:00am
- Thursday, May 7 - 8:00am
- Mamdani's first 100 days
- Monday, April 13 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, April 15 - 8:00am
- Tuesday, April 21 - 8:00am
- Thursday, April 23 - 8:00am
- Monday, April 27 - 8:00am
- Wednesday, April 29 - 8:00am

