The Point: Mayor Eric Adams says he's open to tax hikes, Westchester Exec. George Latimer talks plan to unseat Rep. Jamaal Bowman
The Point
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Westchester County Executive George Latimer. One is trying to steer the city through tough times and the other is seeking to help steer the country through tough times.
Talking Points
Adams is at the halfway mark of his first term. COVID, migrants, people who want his job and a whole lot of tough budget cuts all created some choppy seas for his administration to navigate.
Adams said the city's spending is unsustainable and issues like the asylum seeker crisis are digging it into a bigger hole. Everything is on the table, including tax hikes.
Watch Marcia Kramer's latest conversation with the mayor here or in the player below:
- Related story: New York Legal Assistance Group, advocates for asylum seekers in NYC, face looming budget cuts
- Related story: Activists rally against Adams' budget cuts, as City Council suggests alternatives
- Related story: NYU and Columbia would lose tax exempt status under newly introduced bill
- Related story: With poll numbers way down, Adams strikes out in Washington in quest for more help with asylum seeker crisis
Latimer is rolling the political dice and challenging Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a sitting congressman in the his own party.
Watch Kramer's latest conversation with Latimer here or in the player below:
- Related story: Latimer announces campaign against Congressman Jamaal Bowman
- Related story: Pro-Israel supporters confront Rep. Jamaal Bowman for supporting cease-fire during healing event in White Plains
Your Point
We asked New Yorkers if they would rather grow old in New York City or somewhere else.
Exclamation Point
In a bonus conversation only on CBS News New York, we asked Adams about the upcoming congestion pricing rollout, enforcing biking laws and if he has any New Year's resolutions.
"The Point with Marcia Kramer" airs every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CBS2, right after "Face the Nation." Then turn to CBS News New York at noon for "Exclamation Point," an extended conversation with our guests.
