Civil rights activist Al Sharpton said it’s time for black lawmakers to show leadership and approve new measures to get recidivist lawbreakers off the streets and help district attorneys pros…
on Monday urged black lawmakers to approve new measures to rid the streets of recidivist lawbreakers and help district attorneys prosecute crime.
“We are going to stand up to defend our leaders every time you try to mislead the public about their commitment to public safety. Every day we see the worst of rising crime as much as we see the worst of police brutality. We will not let you roll back justice for our community or get in the way of ensuring safety on our streets,” Sharpton said.
The Siena poll found that 93% of voters said crime is a serious problem in New York — with 61% calling it a very serious problem. The results were similar among all races and ethnicities.
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