CUNY TV

CUNY TV is the City University of New York’s 24-hour television station.

CUNY TV is the City University of New York’s 24-hour television station and is New York’s leading public educational channel. The station reaches 7.3 million broadcast households in the New York metropolitan area through over-the-air channel 25.3 and can also be viewed within the five boroughs of New York City on cable, via Spectrum and Optimum on channel 75; RCN on channel 77; and Verizon FiOS on

channel 30. From its studios located at The CUNY Graduate Center in midtown Manhattan, CUNY TV produces 23 original series, and curates over 100 hours of programming from CUNY Colleges and other partnerships a month. Program formats include magazine and studio shows, documentaries, student and faculty films, faculty lectures, research symposia, artistic performances and more. CUNY TV is the recipient of 35 New York Emmy® Awards and over 100 nominations, as well as other prestigious industry honors including the Telly Awards and Communicator Awards. CUNY TV is overseen by Interim Executive Director Chiqui Cartagena, a 30-year veteran of media, marketing and commercial television production.

05/27/2026

From hairstylists to salon owners, Latinas are making a lasting impact on New York’s beauty industry. 💄✨ Across the city, they’re building thriving businesses, creating opportunities in their communities, and redefining what beauty entrepreneurship looks like on their own terms.

See how these women are shaping the industry and inspiring the next generation.
Check out the full story on CUNY TV: https://youtu.be/q7MOC1HATww?si=6h0UkODt5d-MqPxr

05/22/2026

CUNY TV is proud to announce a record-breaking 21 Telly Award wins! 🎉🏆

Honored programs include Asian American Life, A Slice of New York, Arts in the City, Book It, LATiNAS, Urban U, EdCast, and CUNY TV Presents, featuring films from the College of Staten Island Film Festival and the Brooklyn Film Festival.

Thank you to our incredible producers, storytellers, and audiences for supporting programming that celebrates the voices and stories of our communities. 💙

05/18/2026

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the stories, voices, and impact of Asian Americans across generations. ✨

Featuring the Chinese-American WWII veterans of Legacy of Honor and Courage, an exclusive interview with America’s first Asian American rabbi Angela Buchdahl, and more.

Watch "Asian American Life": https://ow.ly/wJs750Z1iLo

05/06/2026

Cats: The Jellicle Ball reimagines a Broadway classic through Harlem’s q***r ballroom scene, and the result is magic!

Patrick Pacheco sits down with directors Bill Rauch and Zhailon Levingston, plus cast members André De Shields, Tempress Chasity Moore, and James L. Goode, to unpack the vision behind the revival.

Tune in: https://youtu.be/nHzGgCVYprI?si=TQ2IuW7MstVjOTD0

05/05/2026

In recognition of Labor History Month, "LATiNAS" presents an intimate, in-depth conversation with legendary labor activist Dolores Huerta.

Executive Produced and Hosted by Tinabeth Piña, the 30-minute sit-down offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential voices in the American labor movement. Huerta reflects on decades of advocacy, the ongoing fight for workers’ rights, and the importance of leadership in moments of social and political change.

📺 Dolores Huerta Special: https://ow.ly/LvNy50YVgmk

04/30/2026

Making waves 🌊 in more ways than one.

On this episode of "A Slice of New York", we dive into the critical issue of access to swim education—especially in Black and Brown communities, exploring why this gap exists and how people are actively working to change it.

We’re joined by Paulana Lamonier, Miguel Escalante, MarcAnthony Gonzalez, Andrea Salis, and Michael Randazzo. Tune in as we highlight swim programs across NYC and CUNY, and the spaces helping people feel safe and confident in the water.

04/28/2026

Federal policies destabilizing the lives of workers and immigrants across the U.S. have convinced many employers that now is their chance to extract more value from employees and offer less in return.

Check out what NYCCLC President Brendan Griffith has to say about this on "City Works" airing on

04/21/2026

The memoir is out. The stories are ready. Marc Shaiman is coming to THEATER: All the Moving Parts. 🎹

Premiering this Friday, host Patrick Pacheco sits down with one of Broadway and Hollywood’s most beloved composers.

04/15/2026

This week on CUNY TV:
✨ Oscar nominated producers Soledad O'Brien and Rose Arce
🎞️ Bronx World Film
🩰 Limón Dance Company’s 80th Anniversary

Read more on the weekly newsletter: https://ow.ly/n4Ob50YK71u

04/14/2026

This Earth Month 🌍 we’re showcasing films celebrating nature, serenity, and coexistence, showing people living in harmony with the environment.

Join filmmakers Tessa Brinckman, Hyonok Kim, and Vibol Sungkriem in conversation with Walter Krochmal of Bronx World Film as they share insights into their creative journeys.

🎬 Presented by Bronx World Film, a Bronx-based nonprofit dedicated to uplifting arthouse cinema and emerging filmmakers.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EH9hHDtbeL0?si=IZxVQzYJ-ijVnN21

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