Mayoral Candidates to Address Youth Concerns in Citywide Youth-Led Forum
CONTACT: Cheyanne Deopersaud, deopersaud@thenext100.org
WHAT:: Young people will engage directly with mayoral candidates and push for answers and solutions on the issues they care about most—from housing, education, and public safety to job access, child welfare, and mental health. This virtual event is an excellent opportunity for student news outlets to directly report on each candidate’s plan to prioritize and support issues affecting the youth if they are elected. Attending this event will also introduce student journalists to the city's political landscape and the varying issues that young New Yorkers want solved.
WHEN: Thursday, April 17th, 5:00-7:00pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom, register at: youthinfocus.eventbrite.com
WHO: Several top mayoral candidates for the 2025 election, including Adrienne Adams, Michael Blake, Brad Lander, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson. Moderated by Cheyanne Deopersaud, policy entrepreneur, Next100.
Presented by:
Next100, The Century Foundation, At the Table, CASA, CCC, Children's Aid, Children's Defense Fund, Children's Village, City Living NY, Families Together, Fostering Media Connections, FYSA, Good Shepherd Services, Headcount, New Yorkers For Children, NYC Youth Agenda, NYC Youth Journalism Coalition, Teens Take Charge, The Door, The New York Foundling, Start:Empowerment, The Osborne Association, Y-Vote, Youth Communication, Youth Justice Network, YouthNPower, Youth Represent, and You Gotta Believe.
Notable Attendees:
City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, 8th District; Council Member Alexa Avilés, 38th District; Council Member Rita Joseph, 40th district.
