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The Point: Congestion pricing, asylum seekers, bail reform, affordable housing and more of New York's biggest issues

Biggest issues in NY right now: Congestion pricing, asylum seekers, housing & bail reform
Biggest issues in NY right now: Congestion pricing, asylum seekers, housing & bail reform 19:06

From an asylum seekers crisis to a state budget that's a month late, it's been "a hot time in the old town tonight" and two of New York's political sages joined CBS2's Marcia Kramer to sort it all out. 

Talking Points

It's a crazy, busy time for New York officials.

This week, former Gov. David Paterson, a Democrat, and sitting Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, discussed the biggest issues happening right now: congestion pricing, asylum seekers, bail reform, affordable housing and more. 

Biggest issues in NY right now: Congestion pricing, asylum seekers, housing & bail reform 19:06

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Exclamation Point

In an conversation exclusively on CBS News New York, Paterson and Blakeman weighed in on the legal troubles of Rep. George Santos, who pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges alleging he defrauded supporters and Congress in multiple schemes.

George Santos "should just resign and go away," Nassau Exec. says 13:00

"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.   

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