Dr. Leonard P. Stavisky

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

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Jay Nelson Tuck moderates.

Guest is New York City Council member Dr. Leonard P. Stavisky. He discusses the city's migration problems.

Panelists include Jack Parker, Mike Wall, Joe Sullivan, Barbara Benmolche.

Stavisky envision an government aid program for migrant workers. Specifically he talks about 'Negroes and Puerto Ricans' as migrant workers. He speaks of discriminatory systems - particularly the quota system. Negroes and Puerto Ricans are American citizens and must not be discriminated against.

Stavisky speaks passionately against what he calls racist attitudes. One of the panelists seems opposed to continued migration and "keeping them here through social services."


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 72085
Municipal archives id: LT8895

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