The Staten Island Problem - Part 1: The Mayor vs. the Borough President

About this episode

The episode discusses the conflict between the first Black mayor of New York City and the borough president of Staten Island amidst a backdrop of social unrest.

A riot, a voyage at sea, and a movement to break up the greatest city in the country. The first Black mayor of New York City faces off with the borough president of Staten Island and tries to hold his city together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• politics
• race
• urban issues
• city governance
• conflict

Keywords

• Staten Island
• New York City
• mayor
• borough president
• riot
• urban conflict
• race relations

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Staten Island, New York City

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