Today we are welcoming Omar Vaid to the show. He’s one of our 2018 Congressional Contenders battling for the NY11 Democratic nomination. Listen in to how he intends to bring back manufacturing and union jobs to the district.
Congressional Contenders: Max Rose
Our sixth Congressional Contenders episode features Max Rose. We’ll talk about how Max’s combat service in the Army has informed his approach to public service and healthcare.
Congressional Contenders: Paul Sperling
Paul Sperling joins us as we continue our Congressional Contenders series. Running in the NY11 Democratic Primary, Paul discusses his plan for infrastructure, cannabis legalization, and a green economy.
Congressional Contenders: Zach Emig
Riding into the studio is Zach Emig for our fourth Congressional Contenders episode. Zach lays out his “Narrows Agenda” for the district. We’ll also discuss his background in finance and engineering.
Jeremi Suri at Poly Prep
Listen in to a live recording from Poly Prep’s public lecture series. Jeremi Suri kicks things off discussing the history and evolution of the Office of the President throughout American history.
Congressional Contenders: Mike DeCillis
Our third “Congressional Contenders” interview features Mike DeCillis. A special needs educator, former NYPD officer, and SWAT medic, Mike brings a unique point of view to the race.
Bay Ridge’s ‘Little City Hall’
Dig into the history of one of Bay Ridge’s key civic institutions: our Community Board. It influences how nearly every city agency interacts with the neighborhood. We look into its origins, and it’s future.
Congressional Contenders: Michael DeVito Jr.
Our second Congressional Contenders episode features Michael Devito Jr., a Justice Democrat, non-profit manager, and former Marine Staff Sergeant.
A School Of Our Own
What does it take to build a school in Bay Ridge? Our new education correspondent Erik Shell will talk to us about district overcrowding, and Councilman Justin Brannan swings by to talk about the school construction process.
Congressional Contenders: Boyd Melson
The first in our “Congressional Contenders” series. We will meet each of 2018 NY11 Democratic candidates for Brooklyn and Staten Island. First up is Boyd Melson!