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Melissa Mark-Viverito is a Puerto Rican Democratic politician and former speaker of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2017, as well as councilmember for the 8th district from 2006 to 2017. Mark-Viverito is currently running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District.
We discuss the impact of COVID-19 / Coronavirus on marginalized communities, including the population and staff at Riker's Island. We also discuss shortcomings of the stimulus package, the impact to the NYC Summer Youth Employment program, as well as how the pandemic has amplified disparities in relation to healthcare and employment.
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Melissa Mark-Viverito is a Puerto Rican Democratic politician and former speaker of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2017, as well as councilmember for the 8th district from 2006 to 2017. Mark-Viverito is currently running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 15th Congressional District.
We discuss the impact of COVID-19 / Coronavirus on marginalized communities, including the population and staff at Riker's Island. We also discuss shortcomings of the stimulus package, the impact to the NYC Summer Youth Employment program, as well as how the pandemic has amplified disparities in relation to healthcare and employment.
RELATED: Melissa Mark-Viverito Discusses Stop & Frisk Policies
M.M. La Fleur is offering Electorette listeners 15% off of their first order when they use code ELECTORETTE. Just visit MMLaFleur.com/Electorette and enter code ELECTORETTE for this exclusive listener discount!
Read more about M.M. LaFleur's "Ready to Run" program here.
Support the ElectoretteRate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4
Support Electorette on Patreon for $2/month: http://bit.ly/Electorette-Patreon
Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette!
Want to support the Electorette so that we can bring you more great episodes? You can help us produce more episodes with just $2/per month on Patreon. Every bit helps! Patreon.com/Electorette
WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media.
The Electorette is a proud member of the DemCast Network!
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