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New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council accused of abruptly canceling public comments on controversial cop-stops bill ahead of veto vote

The New York City Council denied the public the opportunity to deliver remarks ahead of the vote to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the cop-stops bill.
Community leaders had planned to speak in support of the mayor but were informed last-minute that testimony had to be submitted in writing instead. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Ex-NYPD commish says Adams' foes on 'foolish' cop-stops bill just want to 'weaken mayor' for next election

Bill Bratton suggests that Jumaane Williams and Adrienne Adams are supporting the cop-stops bill in order to gain political power.
Bratton believes that the bill is foolish and useless, and would put police officers in a difficult position. [ more ]
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