October 23, 2025
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From her early years growing up in Upper Manhattan as the daughter of Dominican immigrants to chairing the Council’s Committee on Civil Service and Labor, CM De La Rosa shares how her lived experience continues to shape her leadership.
The duo delves into the realities facing New York’s workforce, from municipal hiring bottlenecks and the two-for-one hiring policy to the fight for fair wages and job dignity. CM De La Rosa spotlights the workers’ movements she’s stood alongside and explains how her Construction Justice Act aims to deliver wage equity, local hiring, and opportunity for New Yorkers.
The conversation also looks ahead to the next chapter at City Hall, defining the Council’s role in aligning budgets, plugging federal gaps, and centering families, stability, and mobility in the city’s future.
Listen now to hear how Councilmember De La Rosa is shaping a fairer, stronger, more inclusive New York, and don’t forget to follow and rate the show to stay up to date.
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