Cuomo: Add 5,000 NYPD, Defeat 'Anti-Police' Mamdani

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo endorses Mayor Eric Adams' plan to hire 5,000 more NYPD officers, aiming to reduce workloads and prevent officer burnout. This proposal, if approved, would be the largest police force expansion in two decades, costing billions over the next decade. Cuomo criticizes progressive democrat Zohran Mamdani, who previously advocated for defunding the police, for prioritizing ideology over experience. Mamdani, however, has shifted his stance, proposing a $1.1 billion Department of Community Safety to handle non-violent, mental health-related calls. As the election approaches, New Yorkers consider competing public safety policies, with leaders debating the best approach to ensure community safety. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.