Christine Quinn on Equality; Ebola; and the High Line

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 27, 2014

The first part of the High Line opened as an elevated park in 2009. New York Magazine’s Justin Davidson discusses how it embodied the now-ubiquitous idea that the city’s formerly industrial waterfront land could be developed into popular parks and public spaces. Plus: former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn discusses the new Women’s Equality Party that she and Gov. Cuomo formed; and an update on how the city is dealing with Ebola.

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