John V. Lindsay

Charles H. Silver, President of the Medical Center, hosts the 80th Anniversary of Beth Israel Hospital. He invites to the microphone Mayor John V. Lindsay; Reverend Dr. Gardner Calvin Taylor, Pastor of the Concord Baptist Church; Reverend James B. McManus; Dr. George [Blinick], President of the Medical Board; Lt. Governor ...

Mayor John V. Lindsay swears in Bess Myerson Grant as the first Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, the first such municipal office in the United States. He comments that he has never appointed someone so "assiduous and meticulous" in their preparation for an appointment to ...

Mayor John LIndsay addresses the Jewish Anti Defamation League.

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Municipal archives id: T4294

Mayor John V. Lindsay reports that the Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA), United Firemen's Association (UFA) and United Sanitationmen's Association (USA) agreed to new contract settlement proposed by Justice Arthur Goldberg and Vincent McDonnell. Lindsay points out that the new settlement is generous at a great cost to the city.

Mayor John V. Lindsay reports on the third teacher's strike since the fall season began and the recommendations and actions he is planning to take in response. He acknowledges the racial slurs that are being slung by extremists on both sides and defends the reputation of Albert Shanker, leader of ...

Mayor John Lindsay statement from city hall on ending the teacher's strike. Lindsay urges both sides to implement the recommendations of the board. "The children of this city can no longer be deprived of the education they must have."

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Mayor John V. Lindsay reads a short statement in support for stricter firearm legislation in response to an "outburst of terror in the South Bronx."

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Municipal archives id: T7081

A short Mayor John Lindsay statement regarding additional funding for the Neighborhood Youth Corps. Lindsay mentions, "the disgraceful demonstrations at city hall" relating to the funding issues.

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Municipal archives id: T7079

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The National Anthems of Israel and USA play. Mayor Lindsay introduces the Premier to the gathering and the members of the council. Hopes that Eshkol's visit will contribute to lasting peace in the Middle East. Lindsay makes a joke about how Israel has ...

Lindsay swears in Dr. Ephraim Ramirez as Commissioner of the Addiction Services Agency, Larry Baird as First Deputy Coordinator of the same agency, and Bernard Shiffman as Deputy Administrator of the Department of Human Resources. He also announces a partnership with IMB to computerize NYPD's dispatch system and publicly signs ...

Mayor Lindsay swears in returning judges.

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Municipal archives id: T2325

The audio begins with an awards ceremony for two New York City police officers. It's the second annual Human Relations Awards ceremony, honoring James L Mclaughlin and Charles Karmazin (known as "Charlie the Cub") from the 28th Precinct, 6th division, Harlem. Arthur C Morgan and Arthur B Hill, both of ...