Melissa Mark-Viverito

New York City Council

Melissa Mark-Viverito is a New York City Council member who represents District 8, which includes the Upper East Side, Spanish Harlem/El Barrio/East Harlem, Manhattan Valley and part of the Upper West Side )as well as part of Mott Haven in the Bronx).

Melissa Mark-Viverito appears in the following:

Melissa Mark-Viverito on Why She Supports Gov. Hochul's Chief Judge Pick

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Former Speaker of the New York City Council joins to discuss why she supports the controversial nomination of Hector LaSalle.  

The People's Guide To Power: The Power Of Puerto Rico, And The Latino Vote In NY

Sunday, October 02, 2022

WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about the political impact of voters with ties to Latin America.

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How Participatory Budgeting is changing in New York City

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

New Yorkers will soon be able to vote on how to spend $5,000,000 of the city's budget. 

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Ilana Glazer's Generator Series: Humanize Policy

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Watch live as Ilana talks with Ari Berman of Mother Jones; activist Vic Barrett; and NYC Public Advocate candidates Melissa Mark-Viverito, Michael Blake, Jumaane Williams and Ben Yee.

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Young Voters, Latino Voters

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

A survey of two key demographics in the midterms. 

Recognizing Puerto Rico's Loss

Thursday, August 30, 2018

This week, the office death toll from Hurricane Maria rose from 64 to 2975. The president says, "We did a fantastic job."

Family Reunification in the Face of 'Indefinite Detention'

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Melissa Mark-Viverito has an update on the government's new 'zero tolerance' immigration policy and argues that President Trump's executive order doesn't go far enough.

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The Ongoing Crisis in Puerto Rico

Friday, April 20, 2018

Melissa Mark-Viverito talks about the latest on Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane Maria and this week's island-wide power outage.

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Exit Interview: Melissa Mark-Viverito

Friday, December 08, 2017

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito reviews her record, and talks about where she'll focus her energy during her remaining weeks in office.

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NYC Speaker on Trump's 'Deplorable' Response to Puerto Rico

Friday, September 29, 2017

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito talks about the latest emergency relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

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How New Yorkers Can Help: Puerto Rico

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Hurricane Maria has left Puerto Rico flooded and without power. Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council Speaker, discusses how New Yorkers can help.

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'We're Not Going to Turn Our Backs on Immigrants' Council Speaker Says

Thursday, December 22, 2016

City Council Speaker discusses her push for New York State to protect undocumented immigrants.

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Melissa Mark-Viverito Is #NotAFan (of Domestic Violence)

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Melissa Mark-Viverito talks about new social media campaign, #NotAFan, in hopes to raise awareness of domestic violence in sports.

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Immigrants Define 'American'

Friday, July 29, 2016

We opened our phone lines nationally for an evening call-in special to talk to immigrants on what being American means to them.
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Pre-Convention Conversation: Immigrants Define 'American'

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Jose Antonio Vargas, Comedian Aasif Mandvi, and House Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito take calls on citizenship and immigration. 
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A Boost for Young Women in Government

Friday, May 20, 2016

In today's New York City Council, just 14 of the 51 council members are women. NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Fordham's Christina Greer discuss a proposed gender quota.

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Local Electeds Speak Up for Their Candidates Ahead of the Debate

Thursday, April 14, 2016

NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, (pro Hillary Clinton), and New York State Senator James Sanders, Jr. (pro Bernie Sanders), speak for the candidates ahead of the debate.

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Speaker Mark-Viverito's Plan to Close Rikers Island

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito outlines her criminal justice reform proposal to eventually close Rikers Island.

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Speaker Mark-Viverito Wants the Punishment to Fit the Crime

Thursday, January 28, 2016

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito explains a proposed bill which will encourage officers to issue civil offenses instead of criminal for some quality-of-life violations.

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NYC Speaker Mark-Viverito on Credibility in Campaign Politics

Monday, October 19, 2015

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito talks city business, plus reports back from the Democratic debate in Las Vegas.

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