What We Know So Far About the Port Authority Attack

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 12, 2017

Rebeca Ibarra, WNYC assistant producer, who moonlights as a reporter, and Grace Rauh, NY1 political reporter, discuss the latest news on Monday morning's explosion at Port Authority in New York City. Nicole Gelinas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, argues that these barriers not only make Midtown unwalkable, but also pen in pedestrians.

Plus, in an effort to prevent "truck terrorism" in Midtown Manhattan, Mayor de Blasio has created many cement and metal barriers to keep pedestrians safe. Nicole Gelinas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, argues that these barriers not only make Midtown unwalkable, but also pen-in pedestrians.

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