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Adrienne Adams: “It's the overtime that we need to take a look at with the…”

Featuring: Adrienne Adams, Democratic | Speaker of the New York City Council, Former Candidate, New York State Senate

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Published | Video Starts at 09:48

So as far as cutting, I don't want to cut any city budget. I want to protect our funds. I agree wholeheartedly with Scott. It's the overtime that we need to take a look at with the NYPD that is the problem. That has been my clarion call year after year in so many oversight hearings. It has been what are you doing to cut your overtime? (09:48–09:54)

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