Health, Safety, and Equity in the Bronx

This chapter features a caller from the Bronx discussing alarming childhood asthma rates linked to local pollution and questioning the adequacy of proposed healthcare solutions. The conversation expands to include issues of crime perception, subway safety, and the impact of environmental policies, while emphasizing the importance of community engagement in these discussions. Additionally, it addresses the contentious topic of congestion pricing in New York City, highlighting its implications for public safety and firefighters' operational challenges.