Brad Lander, a progressive mayoral candidate, has transformed his stance on crime and public safety by proposing an increased police presence in New York City. This marks a significant shift from his earlier advocacy for police defunding. Lander aims to address concerns about gun violence, mental health, and homelessness, recognizing that many challenges worsened during the pandemic. He nominated Jessica Tisch to remain as NYPD commissioner and criticized current Mayor Eric Adams for alleged corruption and funding cuts, yet acknowledged Tisch's effectiveness in leadership.
I think progressives, myself included, were slow to respond to the elevation of crime and disorder that came through and out of the pandemic...
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