This is a panel discussion about the current employment and economic climate in New York City as part of the Center for Innovation and Leadership in Government 2009-2010 Lecture Series.

Barbara Fife, Director of External Affairs, Baruch College SPA, makes the opening remarks. The panel is moderated by Sarah Bartlett, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Director of the Urban and Business & Economics Reporting Programs. Panelists include:

David Jones, President, Community Service Society

Robert Lieber, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, New York City

James Parrott, Chief Economist, Fiscal Policy Institute

Rae Rosen, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The event takes place on November 10, 2009, at the Newman Conference Center, 7th Floor.