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Momentum builds behind REPAIR Act’s second legislative run

Politicians, students, the City University of New York’s teachers union, and one of the most influential nonprofits in New York City are throwing their support behind a bill to revoke Columbia’s tax-exempt status and fund the CUNY system.

By Courtesy Photo from Michael Ramirez / REPAIR Title Photo
If the Repeal Egregious Property Accumulation and Invest It Right Act passes, Columbia and New York University’s tax exemptions would be used to fund New York City’s public higher education system.
By Surina Venkat • January 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM

Photo by Courtesy Photo from Michael Ramirez / REPAIR Rally_1

Students gather in Washington Square Park on Nov. 10, 2024, for a REPAIR rally.

Photo by Courtesy Photo from Michael Ramirez / REPAIR Rally_2

Students hold signs in support of the REPAIR Act at the Washington Square Park rally on Nov. 10, 2024.

Photo by Courtesy Photo from New York City Union of Students / REPAIR CUNY School of Law Panel_1

Hunter College student Johanna Von Maack, Professional Staff Congress of the City University of New York executive council member Susan Kang, New Yorkers for Higher Education Funding Justice campaign director Erin Lawson, District 36 Assembly member and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, and New York University student Sebastian Leon Martinez pose for a group photo at the City University of New York School of Law panel about the REPAIR Act.