John V. Lindsay

This is a recording of the The National Book Committee presentation of the 17th Annual National Book Awards, hosted by Mason Gross at the Lincoln Center Philharmonic Hall. Awards are presented to:

Janet Flanner for "Paris Journal" (Arts and Letters)
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. for "A ...

Recorded in the Blue Room at City Hall, Mayor John V. Lindsey responds to questions from the press mainly regarding his transportation proposal, subway fares and a recent inquiry by the Ethics Commission.

Lindsay first responds to a reported estimate by John Gilhooley, Commissioner of the New ...

Mayor John Lindsay speaks the day after implementing a city tax for residents of the city of New York as well as on commuters who earn their income in the city

Recorded in the Blue Room at City Hall, Mayor John V. Lindsay responds to criticism from City Council President Frank D. O'Connor and the former Police Commissioner Vincent L. Broderick. The two men accused the Mayor and newly appointed Police Commissioner, Howard R. Leary, of making poor decisions when appointing ...

Efrén Ramírez is sworn in as Narcotics Coordinator for the City of New York. Lindsay and Ramirez speak. Ramirez details his plans as Coordinator and answers questions from assembled reporters.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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The swearing in of the Coordinator of Addiction Programs by Mayor John V. Lindsay, Dr. Efren Ramirez.

Dr. Ramirez answers questions from reporters about drug treatment programs he plans on instituting in New York City. He has implemented some successful programs in Puerto Rico. There is the ...

Mayor John Lindsay swears in the new Police Commissioner Howard Leary.

NYC's tax crisis. Mayor says he can't maintain city services on a top level because of the tax system. Pays our tax system must be reorganized. Talks of the gross receipts tax and says it is an unfair tax. Wants to change it. He proposes a business net income tax ...

Lindsay announces the formation of the Mayor's Committee on Sports and outlines its role. He is attempting to increase sports activity in New York City, particularly among its youngest citizens.

Lindsay introduces his committee members which includes professional boxers, swimmers, football players, baseball players, and more.
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Mayor Lindsay announces a new Assistant Press Secretary, Robert Laird and the swearing in of a new police Commissioner, Howard Leary, which will happen next week.

Questions from reporters (questions poorly recorded and barely audible.)

City Hall payroll is not using consultants, and in ...

This is a truncated tape. For the full audio for this press conference, see catalog number 150393. Swearing in of Mitchell Ginsberg as the new Welfare Commissioner. Ginsberg takes questions from reporters.

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Mitchell Ginsberg, an associate dean of the School of Social Work, is sworn in as Commissioner of Welfare.

Dean Ginsberg speaks. He thanks his family. He talks about what the appointment means to him and what he plans on doing. He ...

Mayor John V. Lindsay appoints William H. Booth as the Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights.

Why don't they make speeches like this anymore?

This is a special address by Mayor John Lindsay over WOR. The event took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in honor of the 125th Anniversary of Fordham University.

Malcolm Wilson and Cardinal Spellman are present. Lindsay delivers an address on the theme "The University and the ...

WNYC's longtime leader is sworn in for the last time.

50 years of the Women's City Club of New York.

Constance Baker Motley discusses the third point in her seven-point plan to revitalize Harlem.

WNYC News reports on John Lindsay's first "Fireside Chat"

The newscaster discusses Lindsay use of the "report to the people" approach utilized by Fiorello La Guardia and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The broadcast will be available to any New York media outlets who might want ...

This is a press conference about New York City Controller Mario Procaccino's preliminary audit report on Hospital Affiliation contracts. The mayor's office became aware of "certain conditions and practices" in the affiliation program that were the result of "loosely drawn contracts" that date back to 1962. Some examples of malfeasance ...