City Close Up : About
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Aerial view of lower Manhattan from the East River, 1962-1964 (NYC Municipal Archives)
Seymour N. Siegel interviews New York City officials about municipal issues.
City Close Up (1963-1964) offers a more personal context for sweeping issues like urban planning, political campaigns, public safety, and civil rights. With a strong focus on the function of government, these citizen-centric interviews include both commentary and information.