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Recognition of student advocacy and commitment to addressing financial barriers
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Council Member Eric Dinowitz acknowledges the importance of student advocacy in bringing attention to financial barriers, particularly the issue of free MetroCards. He emphasizes that the city council is listening to students' concerns and taking action.
- Dinowitz corrects the notion of a 'silent epidemic', highlighting that student advocacy has been heard
- The inclusion of free MetroCards in the hearing is credited to student advocacy efforts
- The council member expresses gratitude for the students' continued advocacy and testimony
Eric Dinowitz
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Absolutely.
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Thank you.
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I wanna correct you for one sec.
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You said it's a silent epidemic.
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The reason this topic of free Metro cards is included in today's hearing is because of your unwavering advocacy for this issue.
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And so I wanna make sure you know, you may feel something is a silent epidemic, but we in the city council hear you, and that's why we are advocating for the Metro cards so so and all and removal of other financial barriers.
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And this hearing is happening, that topic is here because of your advocacy.
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So I want to thank you for your advocacy.
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It is not a silent epidemic, and we hear you.
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So thank you for your testimony today, and thank you for your continued advocacy.
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Thank you very much.
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Yes.
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Of course.
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Yes.
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And you can submit I believe you can submit that electronically as well for official testimony on the record.
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Okay.
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Thank you both again.
Akkeem Polack
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Oh, and I wanted to just express thank you as well for actually adding this to the the committee.
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You know, I know you've seen us many times and coming before us, you've made comments about it.
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It could be voter awareness and we are mentioning Metro cards, so we love that it's on it's a top priority for this concert right now.
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If it's okay with you, can we can we give the sergeant to Arnes to give you this?
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These are the numbers that we
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Definitely.
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Thank you.
Daniel Reden
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Yeah and just a testament to your unwavering support for CUNY and CUNY students in general and we really appreciate that.
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We're advocating but it also takes a person to hear and listen as well.
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So thank you, Chair Denwoods.