Police reform is likely to be as big a challenge for NYC’s next mayor as it’s been for de Blasio Michael Gartland
Reforming the NYPD has been one of the toughest challenges of Mayor de Blasio’s tenure, and will likely be just as vexing for his successor in the years to come.
The next mayor will be faced with whether to significantly cut the police department’s budget, whether to require cops to reside within the five boroughs, and the looming possibility that an additional monitor, or monitors, could be appointed to oversee aspects of the department.
A look at how several NYC mayoral candidates would bring back jobs amid COVID devastation Shant Shahrigian
The city saw more than half a million jobs lost last year, and as many as one in three small businesses are predicted to close for good by the time the coronavirus pandemic dies down. New Yorkers have been left to wonder if they’ll be able to survive the years ahead.
So what are the small army of 2021 mayoral candidates going to do about it?
Their proposals range from giving $2,000 to low-income residents and “tax-free Tuesdays,” to traditional approaches such as big investment in infrastructure projects.