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City Watch
Thu, Oct 23, 2025 5:00 PM
THE BALLOT INITIATIVES YOU'LL SEE ON NOV. 4
On the Thursday, October 23 episode of City Watch, guest host Juan Manuel Benítez — journalist, professor, and longtime observer of New York politics — joins host Jeff Simmons to lead a timely conversation with New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.
With the general election less than two weeks away, the show will focus on the ballot initiatives New Yorkers will encounter this November and what concerns City Council members have about them. From housing and governance reforms to voter turnout and civic engagement, Juan and Council Member Ayala will unpack what’s at stake and why every vote matters this fall.
Join us live at 5:00 PM on WBAI 99.5 FM NY and WBAI.org — your home for independent, community-driven radio that dives deeper into the issues shaping our city.
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