The Point: Queens and Westchester County leaders talk congestion pricing, asylum seekers crisis, Willets Point casino and more
New York is awash in controversies from asylum seekers to congestion pricing, and even whether the city needs more public bathrooms.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Westchester County Executive George Latimer, two of the state's leading politicians, talked all of these and more on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Talking Points
Among other topics, Richards discussed his support for building a casino near Citi Field, as well as a new soccer stadium and affordable housing at Willets Point.
Watch the conversation with Richards in the player below, or click here.
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Latimer said congestion pricing will have less of an impact on communities in Westchester County than other suburbs in New York and New Jersey. He also discussed the county's efforts to assist New York City in the asylum seekers crisis and his interest in running for Congress.
Watch the conversation with Latimer in the player below, or click here.
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Your Point
Are all the problems facing the city getting New Yorkers down or are they feeling hopeful?
Exclamation Point
In a bonus conversation only on CBS News New York, Kramer asked Latimer about the need for more housing in Westchester County.
"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.
