Black and Blanco LIVE with City Council Rep. Carmen De La Rosa and Liz Ritter recorded SUNDAY 2/1/26
Sun Feb 01 2026
In this engaging conversation, Carmen De La Rosa, a city council member, discusses her new role and responsibilities, the impact of ICE on immigrant communities, and the importance of community rapid response networks. She emphasizes the need for protecting journalists and the challenges of budget management in New York City. The discussion also highlights community wins, particularly in revitalizing local parks, and outlines future priorities for technology access and nonprofit support. Additionally, the need for warming centers during cold weather is addressed, underscoring the importance of community engagement in local governance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:08 Carmen De La Rosa's New Role and Responsibilities
02:35 Addressing ICE and Community Safety
05:37 Community Rapid Response Networks
07:51 Protecting Journalists and Freedom of the Press
11:10 Budget Challenges and City Management
15:09 Community Wins and Park Developments
19:38 Future Priorities and Community Engagement
22:54 Warming Centers and Community Support
26:41 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations
Takeaways
Carmen De La Rosa discusses her new role as technology chair.
The impact of ICE on immigrant communities is a pressing issue.
Community rapid response networks are essential for safety.
Protecting journalists is crucial for democracy.
Budget challenges in New York City affect community services.
Community advocacy has led to funding for local parks.
Future priorities include technology access and nonprofit support.
Warming centers are needed for vulnerable populations during cold weather.
Community engagement is vital for local governance.
The importance of documenting and reporting on community issues.
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In this engaging conversation, Carmen De La Rosa, a city council member, discusses her new role and responsibilities, the impact of ICE on immigrant communities, and the importance of community rapid response networks. She emphasizes the need for protecting journalists and the challenges of budget management in New York City. The discussion also highlights community wins, particularly in revitalizing local parks, and outlines future priorities for technology access and nonprofit support. Additionally, the need for warming centers during cold weather is addressed, underscoring the importance of community engagement in local governance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:08 Carmen De La Rosa's New Role and Responsibilities 02:35 Addressing ICE and Community Safety 05:37 Community Rapid Response Networks 07:51 Protecting Journalists and Freedom of the Press 11:10 Budget Challenges and City Management 15:09 Community Wins and Park Developments 19:38 Future Priorities and Community Engagement 22:54 Warming Centers and Community Support 26:41 Closing Remarks and Future Conversations Takeaways Carmen De La Rosa discusses her new role as technology chair. The impact of ICE on immigrant communities is a pressing issue. Community rapid response networks are essential for safety. Protecting journalists is crucial for democracy. Budget challenges in New York City affect community services. Community advocacy has led to funding for local parks. Future priorities include technology access and nonprofit support. Warming centers are needed for vulnerable populations during cold weather. Community engagement is vital for local governance. The importance of documenting and reporting on community issues.