The Point: Bronx Borough Pres. Vanessa Gibson pushing to lower prison population and cap Cross Bronx Expressway
The Point
Summer is over, kids are going back to school and we celebrate Labor Day with several unions either on strike or threatening to. But first, what's going on in the Bronx?
Talking Points
The Bronx is a complex borough with a complex set of issues. Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined "The Point" for an exclusive conversation with Marcia Kramer.
Watch the conversation with Gibson here or in the player below.
- Read more: NYC granted $2 million to find solutions for Cross Bronx Expressway pollution, noise
- Read more: Rep. Ritchie Torres, activists propose capping the Cross Bronx Expressway, creating green space on top
Eric Blanc is an assistant professor of labor studies at Rutgers University, where he researches strikes and new workplace organizing.
With labor day upon us, Blanc shares his thoughts on the changing face of labor activism. Watch the conversation here or in the player below.
Your Point
Is Labor Day just a reason for a day off or is there a deeper meaning? We asked New Yorkers and they had strong views.
Exclamation Point
Watch a bonus conversation with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson 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.