Staten Island Borough Pres. Vito Fossella says secession from New York City should be discussed on "The Point"
Would Staten Island secede from New York City? Could a potential school bus strike pose a security threat?
We got answers to lots of questions this week.
Talking Points
Staten Island has a zoo, a ferry, an angry wild turkey population and a lot of deer, but Borough President Vito Fossella is up to his ears with other problems.
Watch Marcia Kramer's conversation with Fossella here or in the player below.
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Inspector Kevin Taylor is head of the NYPD School Safety Division, which is responsible for nearly 1 million students.
Watch Kramer's conversation with Taylor here or in the player below.
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Your Point
Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? We asked New Yorkers to share their advice for the men and women charged with educating our kids now.
Exclamation Point
In a conversation only on CBS News New York, Fossella discussed his opposition to congestion pricing and some of his hidden talents.
Watch the conversation here or in the player below.
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"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.
