Speak to the Speaker: School Desegregation; Fur Sale Ban; Congestion Pricing

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 29, 2019

Corey Johnson, Speaker of the New York City Council, talks about the latest from the City Council -- and takes calls from listeners about issues facing the city, including his proposal for a task force to desegregate NYC's specialized high schools; his support for congestion pricing and a ban on fur sales; the City's "Green New Deal."

 

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