Blackstar News: NY Transit And Police Accountability Advocates To Governor Cuomo: Invest In MTA Service Upgrades Not More MTA Police

“As New York City looks toward implementing historic criminal justice reforms, the addition of 500 cops to deal with what is clearly an economic and social justice issue is unnecessary, cruel and counterproductive,” said Scott Levy, Chief Policy Counsel at The Bronx Defenders.

“Every day, The Bronx Defenders and other public defenders citywide witness the devastating consequences to our clients and their families when policymakers embrace over-policing at the expense of community investment. We call on the Governor to walk this proposal back.”

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