Speak to the Speaker: Medallion Bailout; Coney Island Rents; Bail Reform; and More

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 17, 2020

New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson talks about this week's news in the city and answers listeners' questions, including the complications around a possible taxi medallion owners' bailout plan, the rent increases for Coney Island businesses, the new bail reform changes, falling construction debris, and more.

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