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Michael Blake: “When someone graduates, there should be opportunity to…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

Inside City Hall: Michael Blake Discusses Mayoral Campaign and Education Reform

Published February 13, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:21

And so now in New York City, what can we do? We can make sure that we have civics, financial literacy, and mental health, be a part of a collective program before someone graduates. When someone graduates, there should be opportunity to automatically get into CUNY. And for that top percentage, about 35%, making sure that you pay it for free. (01:21–01:26)

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Asserts that graduates should have automatic admission opportunities to CUNY.

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