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Kathy Hochul: “Violent Crime is down 14%, shootings are down 15%.”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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Kathy Hochul Holds Press Briefing On Public Safety And Police Investments

Published | Video Starts at 05:25

In one year, just compared to last year, Syracuse crime is down 28%. I mean, that deserves a round of applause for the men and women here, but also our partners throughout different levels of government. Violent Crime is down 14%, shootings are down 15%. as well as when we compare with the five year average, the numbers are even more encouraging. If you look at the last five years, this is just one year till now. (05:25–05:30)

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Asserts that violent crime decreased by 14% and shootings by 15% in one year.

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