Brad Lander, New York City Council, District 39 (S3E4)

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In this episode of HeyBK, Ofer Cohen sits down with New York City Councilmember Brad Lander. Brad’s district spans established neighborhoods including Park Slope and, the once mainly industrial area, Gowanus which is now on the verge of redevelopment. In their conversation, the Councilman talks about his journey as a suburban kid who became fascinated by cities. A progressive Democrat and urban planner, Lander has been a life-long advocate for affordable housing. He's preparing for a run for a City Comptroller in 2021 after his term is up in the City Council.