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

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. 

• Related story: Introducing you to the candidates running for City Council's 43rd District

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. 

Exclamation Point

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

Watch here or in the player below. 

"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.

In:
• Bensonhurst
• Brooklyn
• New York City
• Sunset Park
• New York City Council

Marcia Kramer

Marcia Kramer joined CBS News New York in 1990 as an investigative and political reporter. Prior to CBS2, she was the City Hall bureau chief at the New York Daily News.

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