Pursuing Justice Podcast Arthur Schwartz

An excellent conversation with Assemblymember Harvey Epstein about the current state of NY politics and the recent progressive achievements we've seen on the state level.

This episode is done more in the style of a traditional interview - you'll get to hear about Tahanie's journey - including her personal history, career as a lawyer, and why she chose to run for Manhattan District Attorney.

What can a City Council member do to influence land use in their district?
Is integration the route to Black political power?
Electoral politics is a tactic
Bernie's challenges with Black voters/support
Community Land Trusts and the potential for giving communities political power

Why are you running for Manhattan Borough President?

What can you do as Borough President?

Fostering community engagement in land use decisions

Resiliency projects / public spaces / open streets

Hurricane Sandy's aftermath and how if impacted Lower Manhattan specifically

East River Park ACTION

*bonus* Cuomo is in fact a bully! (discussed before the LTC / hiding COVID data / threatening lawmakers scandal)

Episode 3 of the Pursuing Justice Podcast hosted by Arthur Schwartz - candidate for City Council in CD3. This episode's guest is Maria Ordoñez - candidate for City Council in CD7.

Episode 1 of the Pursuing Justice Podcast hosted by Arthur Schwartz - candidate for City Council in CD3. This episode's guest is Corey Ortega - candidate for City Council in CD7.