“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
- Item sets
- CUNY Digital History Archive
Time Periods
1978-1992 Retrenchment - Austerity - Tuition
