Mayor Eric Adams responded to Senator Chuck Schumer's claims linking federal cuts to the Coast Guard with a tragic collision involving the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc. Adams emphasized that the Coast Guard provided a comprehensive response to the incident and affirmed that New York City effectively manages crises. He highlighted the robustness of local support from the NYPD and FDNY during emergencies, challenging Schumer to clarify his allegations regarding the impact of cutbacks on response capabilities.
"I'm not clear on where the senator got that information from, but I know we had a full response on both sides of the river, and we usually manage crises extremely well in this city."
"He said when you go to other regions to deal with Coast Guard related issues, the Coast Guard is filling a lot of manpower. Not in New York City."
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