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Scott Stringer: “There's also money that is allocated in every budget. $115…”

Featuring: Scott Stringer, Democratic | Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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Scott Stringer Discusses Mayoral Campaign, Immigration, and Housing in New York City

Published | Video Starts at 10:56

If we're going to have a mental health initiative, we reduce overtime by $650 million. That's what the 3,000 cops represent. More police officers, less having to recycle them into overtime situations. There's also money that is allocated in every budget. $115 billion. You have to know what we can and cannot do with that. And then you have to fight for more, whether it's fighting in Albany or in Washington. (10:56–11:01)

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States the city budget is $115 billion.

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