Zohran Mamdani: “Our Department of Community Safety would tackle the mental…”

“What are some of the other areas where you can tackle crime and explain to New Yorkers that you have their back in terms of safe? This is absolutely a major priority for New Yorkers. And what Our Department of Community Safety would tackle the mental health crisis, hate violence, gun violence, epidemic victim services, and homelessness. ensure that we are also taking on homelessness. And the thing that's so exciting about this is some of this is built off of programs that have been successful elsewhere in the country.” (20:29–20:42)

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