Comptroller and candidate for mayor John Liu.

State Sen. John Liu on Smaller Classes and the Education Budget

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 9, 2022

New York Senator John Liu (D 11, Queens) and chair of the NYC Education Committee, talks about his bill that would ensure smaller class sizes in NYC schools (and is awaiting Gov. Hochul's signature), plus the latest on the education budget, where cuts approved by the city council are still in flux.

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