Michael Blake: “NYPD had about $1.4 billion in overtime, not necessarily…”

“I said very clearly, in a $114 billion budget, we can find the funds to $2 million of unclaimed fees and fines, primarily around parking. Moreover, how do we REASSESS what's happening? NYPD had about $1.4 billion in overtime, not necessarily tied to public safety. but to the earlier question, getting more police officers back. Moreover, we should have a vacant apartment tax for someone that is not living in New York City as their primary residence.” (06:04–06:09)

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