CityCouncil101 Confirmation

We look forward to seeing you at City Council 101 at Warby Parker | View Web Version

We look forward to seeing you tonight for City Council 101 with Councilman Mark Levine at Warby Parker, located at 161 Avenue of the Americas (at Spring Street).   Tonight's Agenda: 

6:00pm: Doors Open

6:15pm: Programming Begins

• Opening Remarks by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer 

• Fireside Chat with Councilman Mark Levine and Tech:NYC's Julie Samuels

7:15pm: Networking and Refreshments

Please bring valid identification for building security. 

Please join Tech:NYC and Warby Parker for City Council 101 with Councilman Mark Levine.

During this fireside chat, Councilman Levine, who represents NYC's 7th District in Northern Manhattan, will provide an overview City Council, how it works, what his office is working on, and how New Yorkers can engage the council on neighborhood and policy issues

About Councilman Mark Levine

New York City Councilmember Mark Levine represents the 7th District in Northern Manhattan. Serving as the Chair of Council Committee on Parks and Recreation and as a member of the Progressive Caucus, he is a leader on many issues including housing, education, economic justice, transportation, environmentalism, and more.

Councilmember Levine has been a strong advocate for addressing inequality in New York City. As Parks Chair he has successfully pushed for greater equity for parks in New York’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. He is also a leading voice on affordable housing issues, including the fight to get legal representation for all tenants in housing court.

Through its 101 series, Tech:NYC exposes the NYC tech community to local policymakers, institutions, and opportunities.