Ask the Mayor: Back to the Classroom and Office

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 9, 2021

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio takes calls from listeners and discusses this week in NYC, including the start of the public school year and the return of city worker to their offices.

With NYC public schools set to open on Monday, Mayor de Blasio announces to @BrianLehrer a new vaccine mandate for students 12+ who participate in 'high risk' activities like chorus, band, cheerleading, step. City already required eligible student athletes to get vaccinated.
— Jessica Gould (@ByJessicaGould) September 10, 2021

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