Mayoral Candidate Chang Says NYC Isn't Working for Anyone

Mayoral Candidate Chang Says NYC Isn't Working for Anyone

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

Hard

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The transcript discusses the complexities of the NYC mayoral race, highlighting the challenges faced by candidates without name recognition and the advantages of incumbents. It explores voter decision-making in the context of COVID-19 and the introduction of ranked choice voting. Economic concerns are addressed, focusing on the financial sector's role and the impact of job shifts. The potential reimagining of Midtown is considered, with suggestions for mixed-use development. Lessons from the Queens West Development Project emphasize the importance of transparency and justice in city deals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges for new candidates in the New York City mayoral race?

Limited media coverage

Name brand recognition

High voter turnout

Lack of campaign funds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new voting system is being introduced in the New York City mayoral race?

First-past-the-post

Single transferable vote

Ranked choice voting

Proportional representation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sector has been responsible for all the employment growth in New York City pre-COVID?

Manufacturing sector

Small business sector

Financial sector

Technology sector

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern is raised about the financial sector's role in New York City?

The decline of small businesses

The relocation of jobs to lower-tax states

The increase in financial regulations

The lack of investment in infrastructure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a proposed solution for the empty office spaces in Midtown Manhattan?

Converting them into mixed-use spaces

Turning them into parking lots

Leaving them vacant

Demolishing the buildings

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key lesson learned from the Queens West Development Project?

The importance of quick decision-making

The need for transparency in deals

The benefits of high tax incentives

The necessity of foreign investment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant concern for the future of Midtown Manhattan?

Overcrowding of office spaces

A wasteland of empty office buildings

Lack of public transportation

Insufficient retail spaces