Manuel Castro, New York City's immigrant affairs commissioner, on asylum seekers and the city's responsibility
It's one of New York City's top problems: how to help the tens of thousands of asylum seekers.
It's also job number one for Manuel Castro, commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Talking Points
Castro knows what it's like to arrive in New York City without citizenship papers. At the age of 5, he crossed the border from Mexico with his mother.
Castro was a dreamer. Now, his job is to help others make their dreams come true.
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Watch Castro's conversation with CBS2's Marcia Kramer here or in the player below.
Your Point
New York is a city of immigrants ... and opinions. So naturally, the people who live here have a lot to say about the asylum seekers and how they should be treated.
Exclamation Point
Watch the rest of Kramer's conversation with Castro exclusively on CBS News New York:
"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.
