A 45-year-old man was set on fire in Times Square early Sunday morning, igniting discussions about safety in New York City. Found slightly after 4 AM with severe burns, he was stabilized at a local hospital. Investigators reported that an accelerant was used before the man fled. With crime trending lower statistically, officials debate the causes, with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo calling for more police presence, while the incumbent Mayor Eric Adams disputes the need for additional officers, attributing issues to bail reforms. This incident follows a previous arson attack that killed a woman on a subway train.
The assailant allegedly fled the scene and is being sought by authorities, raising concerns about whether the attack was random or targeted.
Street violence is likely to be a dominant issue of New York's mayoral elections this year, with calls for additional officers and debates on public safety.
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