John V. Lindsay appears in the following:
Press Conference on the Marcus Affair
Tuesday, December 19, 1967
Water commissioner, James Marcus, who went to jail for taking kickbacks. Mayor John Lindsay talks about the scandal and how he has asked Mr. Marcus to resign.
Why was the contract not given out in competitive bidding? A contract worth $800,000. Emergency conditions do not need competitive ...
Press Conference
Tuesday, December 12, 1967
After some joking around, Mayor Lindsay honors Bessy Fielding, of the New York City Arts Commission. He gives her a certificate of appreciation for working for the city for 50 years.
Mayor Lindsay then swears in the Commissioner of Purchase, Marvin Gersten. Albert Pleydell sings the praises ...
Press Conference
Thursday, November 30, 1967
Mayor Press conference 2-7inreels ltk. 7#ips. 11/30/67 Control law; transportation administration; police force; crime; transit authority,etc.
Alternate Side Parking
School Decentralization
Bundy Report
Police Force
Real Estate Tax Collection
Rent Control
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Press Conference
Tuesday, November 28, 1967
Audio starts abruptly. The topics for this press conference are as follows:
Taxi Dispute
Lindsay addresses the taxi driver contract dispute. The city avoided a taxi driver strike. The next step was the matter of rate increases.
Affordable Housing
Question: In what ...
Press Conference
Wednesday, November 08, 1967
Recommendation for property development in Huguenot on Staten Island, financed directly by New York City instead of federal funds. The first municipal plan initiated by public government in the USA. Residents of Staten Island will choose among four possible plans. A recommended one provides private homes and townhouses to 77% ...
The Death of Francis Cardinal Spellman
Thursday, November 02, 1967
Statement on death of Cardinal Francis J. Spellman.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 150311
Municipal archives id: T2323
Press Conference
Tuesday, October 31, 1967
Mayor Lindsay opens by discussing the $15-20 million dollar investment being made by four major New York life insurance companies to develop middle and low-income housing in the Harlem area of New York. It is part of a broader investment in cities by insurance companies initiated by President Johnson. Jason ...
Pres conference [Constitutional Convention, Blaine amendment, etc.]
Monday, October 23, 1967
Urban Coalition
Tuesday, October 10, 1967
Mayor Lindsay, Andrew Heiskell, chairman of the recently introduced National Urban Coalition, and Christian Herter, Chairman of the New York City Urban Coalition, discuss the soon forming of the local chapter of the Urban Coalition.
Herter and Lindsay answer questions.
John Lindsay announces the formation of ...
48th Annual Fire Prevention Essay Contest
Tuesday, October 10, 1967
316 children receive awards at the 48th Annual Fire Prevention Essay Contest. Speakers include Fire Commissioner Robert O. Lowery and Mayor John V. Lindsay.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 150351
Municipal archives id: T2223
Speaking from Gracie Mansion
Monday, October 09, 1967
Ask people to sweep sidewalks; appointments etc.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 150348
Municipal archives id: T2147
Voice of America at the Waldorf Astoria
Monday, October 02, 1967
[notes in tape box] Feed from VOA, USA Waldorf Astoria. August Heckscher praises Mrs. Eleanor Guggenheim for organizing a Symposium on Cultural Affairs, and speaks of how to make New York better culturally. He says New York as a whole has not been expanding its cultural facilities, and that business ...
Redevelopment in Community Action Centers
Thursday, September 28, 1967
Mayor Lindsay reads proclamation about redevelopment in community action centers. Local anti-poverty agencies will talk to people in the neighborhood about their activity. Thanks to Carl Nicolaou, Comm of Human Resources Department. Nicolaou thanks Mayor for cooperation, speaks about anti-poverty actions. Mayor Lindsay speaks.
Construction of Chelsea ...
Public Relations Society of America
Thursday, September 28, 1967
Public Relations Society of America
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 75665
Municipal archives id: T2097
Queen Mary (Ship) Farewell Ceremonies
Wednesday, September 27, 1967
Mayor Lindsay and Captain John Treasure Jones speak at the Queen Mary's farewell ceremonies.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 92507
Municipal archives id: T2128
Press Conference
Tuesday, September 26, 1967
Statement by Mayor John Lindsay with Albert Shanker and Barnard Donovan on teacher's strike.
The special conference was called by Mayor John Lindsay to make a statement about the NYC teacher's strike. With the Mayor, is Albert Shanker, UFT union president. The Mayor is reading a joint ...
Repeal of Cabaret Card Law
Monday, September 25, 1967
Mayor Lindsay signs a bill repealing the law requiring so-called "cabaret cards" for musicians, bartenders, and others working in New York City. Performers and union leaders address Mayor Lindsay, Councilman Edward Sadowsky, and Commissioner of Licenses Joel Tyler, praising the bill and their efforts to see it passed.
September 25, 1967
Monday, September 25, 1967
Mayor John Lindsay addresses week three of the teacher's strike in New York City. The two sides are haggling over the implementation of the agreement that was reached at Gracie Mansion last week. The continued strike is in directed defiance of the state supreme court. There was a clear agreement ...
Mayor Lindsay Announces Partnership with Rand Corporation
Thursday, September 21, 1967
From the Blue Room at City Hall, Mayor Lindsay gives a press conference on a planned partnership between New York City and The Rand Corporation. The mayor describes the Rand Corporation as the "prototype of the think tank," tackling issues such as "urban transportation, heath care, job training, computerized instruction, ...
September 18, 1967
Monday, September 18, 1967
Mayor Lindsay discusses the week's events, chief of which was the Teacher's Strike, then entering its second week. He also discusses heading to Washington to go to bat for the Neighborhood Youth Corps, which was set to expire soon, as well as gain more funding for NYC. He also talks ...