How The Democratic Mayoral Hopefuls Would Tackle NYC’s Rise In Shootings
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The recent shooting that injured three people including a 4-year-old girl in Times Square was the latest incident in a disturbing rise in gun violence in recent months. While the majority of the gunfire has been concentrated in Central Brooklyn, Upper Manhattan, and parts of the Bronx, it’s become increasingly random, striking diners at Peter Luger Steakhouse in Williamsburg and a woman in broad daylight in Park Slope.
This weekend's shooting in the popular tourist area has crystalized the distinction between the platforms of more centrist candidates like Andrew Yang, Eric Adams, and Kathryn Garcia, who suggest revamping current police responses to gun violence, compared to more left-leaning candidates like Maya Wiley, Dianne Morales and Shaun Donovan, whose plans revolve around shifting funds from police and focusing more on the root causes of the violence. Candidates like Scott Stringer and Ray McGuire are straddling that line, offering a combination of improved police response and surge in supportive services.