Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can you imagine jumping in the Harlem River to cool off this summer? Not too long ago, that was a favorite pastime of many New Yorkers. Today, thoughts of raw sewage and pollution might make you hesitate - but today’s guests share how that could change. Siddhartha Sanchez of the Bronx River Alliance, Tracy Brown of Riverkeeper, and Chauncey Young of the Harlem River Coalition join host Tria Case to explore the state of our city’s waterways, discuss innovative campaigns to address our sewage issues and aging infrastructure in the face of climate change, and celebrate the role of community action in restoring their health and ecological function.
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Recording Date: 5/20/2026 First Air Date: 06/25/2026
Guest List:
Tracy Brown, President, Riverkeeper
Anike Cherry, Volunteer Coordinator, Bronx River Alliance
Siddhartha Sanchez, Executive Director, Bronx River Alliance
Chauncy Young, Coordinator, Harlem River Coalition
Welcome to 'Sustainability Matters', a monthly show that explores climate change and its impact, renewable energies and sustainable practices in New York. We interview leading experts across diverse sustainability fields to showcase the latest innovations and emerging careers that will build a more sustainable future.
Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/show/sustainabili...
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Can you imagine jumping in the Harlem River to cool off this summer? Not too long ago, that was a favorite pastime of many New Yorkers. Today, thoughts of raw sewage and pollution might make you hesitate - but today’s guests share how that could change. Siddhartha Sanchez of the Bronx River Alliance, Tracy Brown of Riverkeeper, and Chauncey Young of the Harlem River Coalition join host Tria Case to explore the state of our city’s waterways, discuss innovative campaigns to address our sewage issues and aging infrastructure in the face of climate change, and celebrate the role of community action in restoring their health and ecological function.
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Recording Date: 5/20/2026 First Air Date: 06/25/2026
Guest List:
Tracy Brown, President, Riverkeeper
Anike Cherry, Volunteer Coordinator, Bronx River Alliance
Siddhartha Sanchez, Executive Director, Bronx River Alliance
Chauncy Young, Coordinator, Harlem River Coalition
Welcome to 'Sustainability Matters', a monthly show that explores climate change and its impact, renewable energies and sustainable practices in New York. We interview leading experts across diverse sustainability fields to showcase the latest innovations and emerging careers that will build a more sustainable future.
Watch more at https://tv.cuny.edu/show/sustainabili...
Sustainability Matters playlist bit.ly/3TUaq4Y
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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