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	Podcast:		The Brian Lehrer Show
	Episode:		#AskTheMayor: Saheed Vassell Shooting; BQX; NYCHA + More
	Category:		News & Politics
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	Publish Date:		2018-04-06 09:32:39
	Description:		New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC, including the fatal police shooting of Saheed Vassell in Crown Heights; the proposed BQX light-rail (still happening, despite reporting to the contrary); the governor's state of emergency for NYCHA; the possibility of paid parental leave for teachers and other city workers; reports that the Department of Investigations Commissioner Mark Peters is on his way out and more. Re: police shooting of Saheed Vassell, @NYCMayor says there will be a full, independent investigation by the atty general of the state, and he says "I believe transparency is crucial...that's why the 9-1-1 transcripts are out; the video is out." — Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) April 6, 2018 And @NYCMayor says "we can't pass judgment until these full investigations take place." — Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) April 6, 2018 If you have a situation where someone may be pointing a gun at innocent bystanders "you don't wait to call help on the scene," Mayor says. "Our officers have to intervene" at first possible moment. — Grace Rauh (@gracerauh) April 6, 2018 Another caller with a complaint about dust and cold air in his brownstone because of a major renovation happening next door. Says DOB shut them down temporarily. Mayor says DOB will follow up again. "We are adamant about cracking down" on bad contractors & landlords, BdB says. — Grace Rauh (@gracerauh) April 6, 2018 A teacher calls in to ask why NYC teachers + other city employees don't have parental leave yet, + @NYCMayor says "it's not a matter of me just doing a decree, it has to be done through collective bargaining," + he's hopeful it'll happen soon. — Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) April 6, 2018
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