my name is allen desouza, a library at city college. we get to see lots of people come through our doors, and one particular story i want to share is about a mother and daughter who i've had the opportunity to work with the last few semesters. the daughter has a learning disability that requires near constant supervision, and the free city program has allowed the mother and the daughter to return to school, and over the last few similemesters, i've s the daughter gain a more socially integrated life for herself. this program has been excellent for ourselves, excellent for the city and what could be for the state. we move to make all three, all education and higher ed free in the next few years. thank you for supporting free city college and for being a beacon for the state. >> hello. my name is susan molton, and i was one of the students that was unable to get a college education except for free city. i'm a struggling restaurant owner, but i can't go to college because i can't afford it. i know that college is priceless. please continue