“City University Students at Federal Hall in 1989 protesting a proposed tuition increase.”

Item

Title

“City University Students at Federal Hall in 1989 protesting a proposed tuition increase.”

Description

CUNY students held strikes and building occupations in 1989 when Governor Mario Cuomo and the CUNY Board of Trustees announced yet another $200 tuition increase. This mass rally was held at Federal Hall, near Wall Street.

Language

English

Creator

Krulwich, Sara

Source

CUNY Digital History Archive

Publisher

The New York Times

Date

1989 (Circa)

Rights

Copyrighted

Original Format

Photograph

Krulwich, Sara. 1989. “‘City University Students at Federal Hall in 1989 Protesting a Proposed Tuition increase.’”. The New York Times, CUNY DIGITAL HISTORY ARCHIVE, accessed March 10, 2026, https://stephenz.tailc22a4b.ts.net/s/cdha/item/156