I want to hire 5000 cops, get 1500 cops in the subways, make the subways safe again. Get those public education schools actually teaching kids math and reading. We pay almost double the national average for our public schools, and 40% are failing. Yes, we have an affordability problem with housing. There's only one real answer, which is build more housing and cut the red tape in government. (12:09–12:17)
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Asserts that New York City pays nearly double the national average for public schools, with 40% failing.
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