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Andrew Cuomo: “When they cut police, I added police through the MTA and…”

Featuring: Andrew Cuomo, Democratic | Former Governor of New York

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Andrew Cuomo's Political Resurgence: A 2025 Interview on New York City Mayoral Race

Published | Video Starts at 1:12:03

That is a multiple the size of the City Council. Look at what I built. If you want to build affordable housing, look at my position on public safety. When they cut police, I added police through the MTA and said it was a mistake what they were doing. So hire someone with the competence to actually do the job. I know it's a novel concept, but actually, look at what has happened to this city and then ask … (1:12:03–1:12:11)

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Asserts that Andrew Cuomo added police through the MTA when others cut police and stated it was a mistake to cut police.

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