Andrew Cuomo: “Crime increased 21% from the same period as last year.”

“And the council unified against the mayor's budget. Crime, which is one of the most significant issues the Mayor has to deal with. New York City buses and trains. Crime increased 21% from the same period as last year. And the mayor stopped the hiring of an additional 5,000 police. My opinion on his 100 days. It's about leadership, my friends, whether you're the mayor, you're the governor, any executive.” (03:24–03:31)

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