2026 Fiorello LaGuardia Book Prize Honors Robert W. Snyder

Book talk honoring “When the City Stopped” by Robert W. Snyder featuring audience Q&A.

Using archival sources, artwork, poetry, and firsthand interviews, Robert W. Snyder constructs a profound chronicle of New York City’s perseverance through the COVID-19 pandemic, through his work “When the City Stopped: Stories from New York’s Essential Workers.” The book amplifies the voices of first responders, medical professionals, hospitality workers, students, teachers, and activists, weaving individual experiences into a collective portrait of resilience.

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For more information, contact Jennifer Jensen at jennifer.jensen94@lagcc.cuny.edu or Molly Rosner at mrosner@lagcc.cuny.edu.