There are at least 10 confirmed cases and 18 passengers were flown back to the U.S. where they are now under quarantine. Those suspected of being infected are in isolation.
So how concerned should we be? We ask New York City's Health Commissioner Dr. Allister Martin about that and also address concerns about other diseases in our area like measles.
But first, we'll talk about a new era in city government -- one that can balance ambition and responsibility.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city's fiscal crisis is over after unveiling a budget of more than $124 billion.
He was able to close the $5.5 billion budget deficit with help from the state, but some are worried about long term budget deficits for the city.
We'll talk to New York City's first Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan.
Up Close with Bill Ritter and Liz Cho airs Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
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