Candidates in New York City's new Brooklyn district debate asylum seeker crisis, bail reform and more on "The Point with Marcia Kramer"

Candidates for new City Council seat in Brooklyn debate on "The Point"

The Point

New York City created a new seat on the City Council in southern Brooklyn.

Democrat Susan Zhuang and Republican Ying Tan, the two main contenders, duke it out this week on "The Point with Marcia Kramer." 

Talking Points

Zhuang and Tan each made a case for why they should be elected in City Council District 43, which includes Sunset Park, Bensonhurst and Gravesend. 

Watch their debate here or in the player below. 

Candidates for new City Council seat in Brooklyn debate on "The Point"

Your Point

While some people, like Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, think it's A-OK to wear a hoodie to work, we asked New Yorkers what they think it takes to dress for success in a post-COVID world. 

Is wearing a hoodie to work OK?

Exclamation Point

The debate between Zhuang and Tan continued on CBS News New York

Watch here or in the player below. 

Exclamation Point: Susan Zhuang & Ying Tan debate before Brooklyn City Council election

"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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