Betsy Gotbaum: A History of Public Service | Keeping Relevant

Friends and colleagues for half a century, Betsy Gotbaum and Ronnie Eldridge agree they’ve “lived very full lives.” Ms. Gotbaum’s career began during Lindsay’s administration, work with the New York Historical Society, she served as Park Commissioner, was elected Public Advocate, and presently - with the not for profit Citizens Union. Feeling “pushed away” both actively involved women urge younger actively involved people to include the older generation. After all, we’re all going to get older! Follow CUNY TV: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUNYTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/cunytv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cunytv75/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunytv75 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cunytv/ Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu Guest: Betsy Gotbaum, Executive Director, Citizens Union / Citizens Union Foundation Recording Date 10/11/2023 First Air Date 10/25/2023 Ronnie M. Eldridge, articulate, outspoken, and passionate member of the New York City Council from 1989 to 2001, hosts this series which covers the issues and institutions, the people and politics of New York City. Watch more Keeping Relevant at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/eldridgeandco/ Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13 KPRL02004