Mayor Eric Adams Admits NY Subways Are Unsafe

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JAN 2022

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Right narrative

Violent crime is soaring because of Democratic politicians' woke policies on crime and prosecution, including Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's measures to downgrade some crimes from felonies to misdemeanors.

Left narrative

The rise in violent crime reveals a crisis in how the city helps homeless and mentally ill. What's needed isn't more policing, but more support for the vulnerable.

Political split

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Opinion: The question we should be asking about violent crime in American cities

Mayor Eric Adams acknowledges New Yorkers don't feel safe in the subways

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