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Kathy Hochul: “Crime is down dramatically here in the city of New York and…”

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Gov. Hochul's stance on taxing the rich, free buses and more

Published January 8, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:36

That's what they're going for here, and we're onto it. And I'm just asking them, please stand down. Crime is down dramatically here in the city of New York and across the state. We don't need you for a law enforcement presence. We don't need National Guard for that either. (04:36–04:41)

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Asserts that crime rates have significantly decreased in New York City and state.

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