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Eric Adams: “It is not a safe haven for those who are committing criminal…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Interview with NYC Mayor Eric Adams on Immigration and Public Safety Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 04:41

We're saying that as a sanctuary city, if you're here and you are participating legally, you are provided the services as you start your pathway to get citizenship or legal status. That has always been of what took place in this city. But It is not a safe haven for those who are committing criminal acts or trying to harm migrants, asylum seekers and other New Yorkers. Well, you see what trend Aragua is doing in aurora, Colorado, torturing 15 people, taking over at least a couple of apartment buildings there. (04:41–04:50)

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Asserts that New York City is not a safe haven for criminals.

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