NYC Mayor Eric Adams on crime, migrants
Summary
TLDRIn a recent interview, NYC Mayor Adams discusses the surge in police presence in Central Park, emphasizing the strategy to stabilize the area and reassure citizens. He addresses concerns over manpower limitations and the impact of crime on public perception. The Mayor also touches on the city's response to the migrant crisis, the challenges in the criminal justice system, and the importance of providing work opportunities for migrants. He highlights the city's efforts in building affordable housing and the need for legal reforms to enhance public safety.
Takeaways
- 👮 The NYPD is temporarily increasing police presence in Central Park due to a surge in crime, with the aim to stabilize the area and send a strong message to potential criminals.
- 🚔 The police surge is expected to last until the end of the month when the NYPD plans to deploy drones in Central Park to complement police presence and coverage.
- 📉 Mayor Adams emphasizes that despite recent high-profile crimes, New York City remains the safest big city in America, with significant reductions in homicides and shootings.
- 🔍 The Mayor highlights the challenges of maintaining police presence due to a decline in people enrolling in the police department and limited manpower.
- 🛑 The city is implementing a 'surge' strategy similar to the one used in the subway system, which saw a significant drop in robberies after increased police presence.
- 🤖 The introduction of drones is part of an experiment to see how technology can assist in law enforcement and improve security in large areas like Central Park.
- 📉 Mayor Adams points out that random acts of violence, such as the recent rapes in Central Park, impact public perception but insists that overall crime statistics are down.
- 🚨 The Mayor criticizes the current laws that allow repeat offenders, like the individual arrested 22 times, to continue preying on the community without being deported or effectively deterred.
- 🏘️ The city is facing a migrant crisis with shelters housing thousands of people in confined spaces, which the Mayor sees as a recipe for disaster and a potential cause for increased crime.
- 🏛️ The Mayor is advocating for migrants to be given the opportunity to work as a way to integrate them into society and reduce the strain on resources and potential for crime.
- 💼 Mayor Adams is heading to the DNC to discuss not only immigration but also broader issues of affordability and public safety, emphasizing the need for a national plan for immigration and the importance of work for the American Dream.
Q & A
What is the current plan for police presence in Central Park?
-The plan involves a surge of police presence in Central Park, which is expected to last until the end of the month when the NYPD deploys drones to complement the police force.
How does Mayor Adams view the current situation with crime in Central Park?
-Mayor Adams acknowledges the recent incidents but emphasizes that New York City remains the safest big city in America, with major crime categories, including robberies in the subway system, at their lowest in recorded history.
What is the strategy to address the decline in people enrolling in the police department?
-Mayor Adams highlights the importance of being smart about how police personnel are deployed, especially given the limited manpower, and mentions the upcoming use of technology like drones to assist in maintaining security.
How long is the increased police presence expected to last in Central Park?
-The increased police presence, referred to as 'the surge,' is a temporary measure to address a recent bump in crime and is expected to be in place until drones are deployed for additional support.
What is the mayor's response to criticism about the timing of the police surge in Central Park?
-Mayor Adams explains that the surge is a strategic response to crime trends, similar to the approach taken with the subway system, and that the city is working to be smart about deploying its limited police resources.
What is the city's stance on the issue of repeat offenders like Daniel Martinez?
-Mayor Adams expresses concern about repeat offenders and calls for a review of laws that may allow such individuals to continue preying on the community, suggesting a need for better coordination with immigration enforcement.
How is the city addressing the migrant crisis and its impact on crime?
-The city is providing shelters and services for migrants but is also working to ensure that those who are violent are dealt with through law enforcement and are encouraged to move on to the next step of their journey.
What is the financial impact of the migrant crisis on the city?
-The migrant crisis is costing the city, but Mayor Adams clarifies that the city is not prioritizing migrants over New Yorkers in need of affordable housing, stating that $26 billion has been invested in affordable housing for New Yorkers.
What is the current status of the 'right to shelter' law in relation to migrants?
-The 'right to shelter' law is currently being held up in court. However, the city has implemented a 30-day rule for single adults, which is a new measure not previously in place.
What is Mayor Adams' message to the Democratic National Committee regarding immigration?
-Mayor Adams plans to discuss the importance of securing the border, disseminating immigrants throughout the country where there are population problems, and allowing people the ability to work as a precursor to the American Dream.
How does Mayor Adams view the balance between public safety and the city's response to migrants?
-Mayor Adams emphasizes the need to follow city and federal laws, provide necessary services to migrants, and ensure public safety while also working to address the root causes of crime and violence.
Outlines
🚔 Surge in Police Presence in Central Park
The first paragraph discusses the temporary increase in police presence in Central Park due to a recent surge in crime. Mayor Adams addresses concerns about the sustainability of this measure and the potential vulnerability of other city areas. He explains the strategy behind deploying police during specific events and emphasizes the importance of Central Park as a symbol and safe haven. The mayor also mentions the upcoming deployment of drones for additional security and the city's efforts to maintain low crime rates despite challenges in police recruitment and resource allocation.
🛡️ Addressing Crime and Immigration Issues
The second paragraph delves into the broader issues of crime and immigration in New York City. The mayor discusses the impact of repeated arrests without adequate consequences for criminals, the need to review laws that may enable repeat offenses, and the challenges posed by the migrant crisis. He highlights the city's efforts to provide shelter and resources for migrants while emphasizing the importance of moving towards a system that prioritizes work opportunities. The mayor also addresses the financial implications of the migrant crisis on the city's budget and the ongoing legal issues surrounding the right to shelter.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Police Presence
💡Surge
💡Crime
💡Drones
💡Mayor Adams
💡Public Safety
💡Immigration
💡Affordability
💡Migrant Crisis
💡Law Enforcement
💡Right to Shelter
Highlights
Extra police presence in Central Park is expected to last until the deployment of NYPD drones at the end of the month.
Mayor Adams discusses the surge of police in Central Park and the challenges of maintaining manpower across the city.
The police presence is part of a strategic surge to address crime and send a message of deterrence to potential criminals.
Mayor Adams emphasizes the importance of Central Park as a symbol and safe haven for New Yorkers.
The mayor highlights the decline in the number of people enrolling in the police department and the limited manpower available.
Chief Shell's ability to identify problems and deploy personnel effectively is praised by Mayor Adams.
The mayor explains the concept of 'surge' in response to increased crime, using the subway system as an example.
Mayor Adams discusses the introduction of technology, specifically drones, to complement police presence in Central Park.
The mayor addresses the perception of crime in New York City, emphasizing that despite recent incidents, crime rates are down.
Mayor Adams talks about the challenges of filling police academy classes and the broader issues in the criminal justice system.
The mayor calls for a review of laws that allow repeat offenders to remain in the city and continue committing crimes.
Mayor Adams discusses the migrant crisis and the rise in violence, particularly on Randalls Island.
The mayor explains the city's efforts to provide for migrants while adhering to federal and city laws.
Mayor Adams refutes the claim that migrants are being prioritized over New Yorkers in need of affordable housing.
The mayor discusses the city's response to the migrant crisis, including the implementation of a 30-day rule for single adults.
Mayor Adams previews his upcoming speech at the DNC, focusing on immigration, affordability, and public safety.
Transcripts
TO PATROL IN THESE NUMBERS. JUST
HOW LONG THE DEPARTMENT CAN KEEP
IT UP. OF COURSE, WE'LL KEEP
FOLLOWING THIS FOR YOU. BACK TO
ALL RIGHT, STEPH, THANK YOU.
THE EXTRA POLICE ARE EXPECTED TO
BE IN PLACE UNTIL THE NYPD
DEPLOYS DRONES AT THE END OF THE
MONTH IN CENTRAL PARK.
MAYOR ADAMS JOINS US NOW WITH
THE VERY LATEST. THANK YOU SO
MUCH FOR BEING HERE.
THANK YOU. GREAT TO BE HERE
WITH YOU AS WELL.
STARTING OFF WITH THE STORY
THAT WE JUST READ, WE'RE TALKING
ABOUT THAT SURGE OF POLICE
PRESENCE IN CENTRAL PARK,
TO BE THERE. I KNOW WE MIGHT
HAVE A LITTLE ERROR THERE
COVERING YOUR FACE, BUT TALK TO
US NONETHELESS. THE POLICE
PRESENCE THERE, HOW LONG WILL
THEY BE THERE? BECAUSE IT MAY
NOT BE FEASIBLE. YOU'RE GOING TO
LEAVE YOURSELF VULNERABLE IN
OTHER PARTS OF THE CITY. THIS
HAPPENED WHEN THERE WAS CRIME IN
THE SUBWAY. YOU SURGED THE
SUBWAY. SO WHAT'S THE PLAN WITH
THAT?
AND I'M SO HAPPY YOU STATED
THAT BECAUSE PART OF THE
PROBLEMS WE'RE SEEING IS A REAL
DECLINE IN THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE
WHO ARE ENROLLING IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AND YOU HAVE A
LIMITED NUMBER OF MANPOWER. WHAT
WE HAVE BEEN GOOD AT DOING AS
SOCIAL EVENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS,
PARADES, WE HAVE BEEN REALLY
MINIMIZING THE PERSONNEL TO MAKE
SURE WE CAN MAXIMIZE COVERAGE
WHEN WE NEED TO DEPLOY, LIKE THE
SUBWAY IN CENTRAL PARK. AND SO
THE TEAM IS GOING TO BE THERE.
CHIEF SHELL HAS AN EXCELLENT
ABILITY OF KNOWING. HOW DO YOU
GO IN, IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM,
BRING THAT LARGE NUMBER OF
PERSONNEL THERE TO IDENTIFY AND
SEND THE RIGHT MESSAGE TO
STABILIZE THE PARK. WE KNOW WHAT
CENTRAL PARK MEANS TO US. IT'S A
SYMBOL AS WELL AS A SAFE HAVEN
FOR MANY NEW YORKERS.
I MEAN, YOU SEE THIS VERY
POLICE, VERY LARGE POLICE
PRESENCE, BUT HOW LONG CAN YOU
ACTUALLY MAINTAIN THAT KIND OF
MANPOWER? I MEAN, WHAT HAPPENS A
WEEK FROM NOW? TWO WEEKS A
BE HAVING SO MANY COPS FLOODING
CENTRAL PARK? HOW LONG DOES THIS
LAST?
NO, NOT AT ALL. IT'S CALLED
THE SURGE. YOU YOU IDENTIFY WHEN
YOU'RE SEEING A BUMPING CRIME
SUBWAY SYSTEM. REMEMBER, WE HAD
THAT BUMP IN JANUARY. WE SURGED
THE POLICE THERE, AND WE NOW
HAVE ROBBERIES AT THE LOWEST IN
THE RECORDED HISTORY OF OUR
SUBWAY SYSTEM. THAT'S SIMILAR
HERE. IT'S A SURGE. IT'S A
SERIOUS PRESENCE TO LET THOSE
BAD GUYS THAT MAY WANT TO
FREQUENT THE PARK SEND A REAL
MESSAGE THAT THAT'S NOT GOING TO
HAPPEN, AND THEN WE'RE GOING TO
INFUSE NEW FORMS OF TECHNOLOGY.
THAT'S A LOT OF ACREAGE AND SOME
OF IT IS OFF THE BEATEN PATH.
AND WE'RE GOING TO SEE AND
EXPERIMENT ON HOW WELL DRONES
CAN COMPLEMENT POLICE PRESENCE
AS WELL.
INTERESTING. WELL I KNOW THAT
YOUR MESSAGE IS THAT NEW YORK
CITY IS THE SAFEST BIG CITY, BUT
THIS WEEK ALONE, WE'VE SEEN
ROBBERIES IN CENTRAL PARK, A
RAPE NEAR GRACIE MANSION,
ANOTHER RAPE ON CONEY ISLAND
THAT INDICATES THAT CRIME IS
DOWN. THE STATS INDICATE THAT.
BUT YOUR MESSAGE TO NEW YORKERS
WHO ARE SEEING THIS IS WHAT?
SOMETHING I'VE ALWAYS SAID.
YOU REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST CAME
INTO OFFICE, WHEN WE WERE
DEALING WITH A 40% INCREASE IN
CRIME AND OUR HOMICIDES AND
SHOOTINGS WERE UP? I TOLD THE
TEAM AND I SAID TO THE MEDIA,
IT'S MORE THAN BRINGING DOWN
CRIMES. PEOPLE MUST BE SAFE AND
FEEL SAFE. A LOT OF PEOPLE
CRITICIZE ME FOR SAYING THAT,
KNOW THESE RANDOM ACTS OF
VIOLENCE, LIKE THE PERSON WHO
ILLEGALLY ENTERED OUR COUNTRY
COMMITTED A RAPE IN IN CONEY
VIOLENCE, THEY PLAY ON OUR
PSYCHE. BUT WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE
STATS, IT'S VERY CLEAR WE'RE THE
SAFEST BIG CITY IN AMERICA, AND
WE'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE
IN HOMICIDES AND SHOOTINGS. THE
MAJOR CRIME CATEGORIES. WE KNOW
WE HAVE TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SURE
THAT WE STAY THE SAFEST BIG CITY
WE'RE SEEING.
WELL, MR. MAYOR, CAN YOU JUST
KIND OF EXPLAIN SOMETHING TO US?
BECAUSE YOU WERE ON THIS SHOW
WITH BIANCA AND I A FEW MONTHS
GETTING ATTACKED IN CENTRAL
PARK, YET WE SAW A MASSIVE SHOW
OF FORCE TODAY. I MEAN, WHY DOES
CRIME HAVE TO GET SO BAD BEFORE
THERE'S A MAJOR RESPONSE? WHY
NOT A COUPLE MONTHS AGO? WHY IS
IT ALWAYS FEELING LIKE IT'S
DAMAGE CONTROL?
NO, TO THE CONTRARY, AS I
INCREASE IN CRIME WHEN WE TOOK
OFFICE, AND I GAVE YOU THE STATS
ON HOW WELL THIS CITY IS DOING.
ALWAYS WANT TO DO MORE WHEN IT
OF VIOLENCE, BUT I ALSO WANT TO
BE CLEAR WITH NEW YORKERS, WE
DON'T HAVE THE POLICE PERSONNEL
THAT WE'VE HAD YEARS AGO. WE'RE
STRUGGLING TO FILL ACADEMY
CLASSES. WE'RE STRUGGLING WITH
OUR CORRECTION OFFICERS. WE HAVE
CODE RED THERE. WE'RE STRUGGLING
EVEN WITH DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. WE
HAVE A REAL PROBLEM IN THE CITY
AND COUNTRY AND OUR CRIMINAL
JUSTICE APPARATUS. AND SO WE
WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A POLICE
OFFICER ON EVERY BLOCK. BUT THE
REALITY IS, WHEN YOU'RE DEALING
WITH TERRORIST THREAT, YOU'RE
DEALING WITH THOUSANDS OF
PROTESTERS AND MARCHES,
PARTICULARLY AFTER OCTOBER 7TH,
AND YOU'RE DEALING WITH A HOST
OF OTHER EVENTS. YOU HAVE A
MINIMUM AMOUNT OF MANPOWER. YOU
HAVE TO BE SMART HOW YOU DEPLOY
IT.
LET ME ASK YOU SOMETHING
ABOUT THAT, BECAUSE YOU'RE
SAYING WE MAY NOT HAVE THE
STAFF, BUT WE DO HAVE THE LAW
WHEN IT'S ENFORCED. OBVIOUSLY IT
WOULD MAKE US FEEL SAFE BECAUSE
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT SOMEONE LIKE
DANIEL MARTINEZ, AN ILLEGAL
ARRESTED 22 TIMES, 22 CRIMES IN
SIX MONTHS, HAS NEVER BEEN
DEPORTED. WHAT HAPPENS THEN?
BECAUSE YOU'RE ARRESTING THESE
PEOPLE. BUT OBVIOUSLY IT'S NOT
PREVENTING THEM FROM COMMITTING
MORE CRIMES.
I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE SAYING
THAT BECAUSE YOU HAVE JOINED A
CHOIR. I'VE BEEN SINGING THIS
SONG FOR SOME TIME, AND I
ACTUALLY WROTE THE SONG WHEN YOU
LOOK AT WHO ASSASSINATED AND
KILLED ONE OF OUR OFFICERS OUT
IN, IN, IN ROCKAWAY OF THE
JONATHAN WAS SHOT BY SOMEONE
HERE YOU HAVE A PERSON THAT
ILLEGALLY CAME INTO OUR COUNTRY,
COMMITTED A SEXUAL ACT, ASSAULT
ACT WAS RELEASED AND CAME BACK
AND DID IT AGAIN. I AM CLEAR
THAT WE NEED TO LOOK AT OUR LAWS
THAT ALLOW A PERSON NOT TO BE
TURNED OVER TO ICE AFTER THEY
SERVED THEIR TIME FOR A VIOLENT
BE ALLOWING THEM TO BE A SAFE
HAVEN AND CONTINUE TO PREY ON
INNOCENT NEW YORKERS.
YOU KNOW, SPEAKING OF THE
MIGRANT CRISIS, I MEAN, WE'VE
SEEN A RISE IN VIOLENCE AT MANY
MOST RECENTLY, RANDALLS ISLAND.
NOW, YOU SAID THAT THIS WILL NOT
BE TOLERATED, BUT WHAT'S BEING
DONE TO ADDRESS THAT CRIME?
WELL, WE HAVE SEVERAL
SHELTERS, LIKE THE HERC. WE HAVE
CREEDMOOR, WE HAVE FLOYD
BENEFIELD. WE HAVE WHAT YOU'RE
LOOKING AT ON RANDALLS ISLAND.
YOU LOOK AT THESE LOCATIONS,
YOU'RE HAVING 3 TO 4000 PEOPLE
LOCATED IN A SMALL AREA THAT
THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING BUT SIT
AROUND ALL DAY. THAT'S A RECIPE
FOR DISASTER. I'VE BEEN SAYING
THAT WE NEED TO GIVE PEOPLE THE
ABILITY TO WORK, WE NEED TO
ALLOW THEM TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP
ON THEIR JOURNEY. WE HAVE BEEN
SUCCESSFUL IN WHAT WE'RE DOING,
OUR POPULATION AND OUR KIDS NOW
DOWN TO ABOUT 64, 65,000 OUT OF
THE 212,000 THAT HAVE ARRIVED AT
OUR CITY. AND SO WE HAVE TO
CONTINUE LAW ENFORCEMENT
MESSAGE TO THOSE SMALL NUMBERS
WHO ARE VIOLENT, OVERWHELMING
NUMBER ONE, TO GO ON WITH THE
NEXT.
LET ME ASK YOU A QUESTION,
THOUGH, BECAUSE THE MIGRANT
CRISIS IS NOW COSTING THE CITY
ACCORDING TO CITY STATS. WHEN
YOU LOOK AT WHAT WE'RE SPENDING
ON NEW YORKERS WHO NEED
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THAT'S $2
BILLION. SO RIGHT NOW WE ARE NOT
PRIORITIZING NEW YORKERS WHO
LIVE HERE AND NEED HOMES. WE'RE
PRIORITIZING ILLEGAL MIGRANTS.
WHAT ARE YOU SAYING TO PEOPLE
THAT ARE LIKE THIS DOESN'T WORK
FOR OUR BUDGET? AND I KNOW
YOU'VE SAID THIS BEFORE, THAT
YOU DO NOT BELIEVE THAT MIGRANTS
UMBRELLA CLAUSE OF THE RIGHT TO
SHELTER THAT'S BEEN HELD UP IN
COURTS. WHERE ARE WE AT WITH
THAT?
OKAY, FIRST LET'S GO. LET'S
GO BACK. I'M NOT PRIORITIZING
THINK THAT'S A MYTH THAT NEEDS
TO BE DISPELLED. MIGRANTS ARE
LIVING IN TENTS WITH OUTSIDE
FACILITIES. WE HAVE BROKE
RECORDS ON THE AMOUNT OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WE BUILT FOR
NEW YORKERS, AND INVESTED $26
BILLION. NO OTHER ADMINISTRATION
HAS DONE THAT BEFORE. I CAN'T
STOP BUSSES COMING IN. FEDERAL
LAW DOESN'T ALLOW ME TO DO THAT.
CITY LAW TELLS ME I HAVE TO FEED
THEM THREE MEALS A DAY, HOUSE
THEM, EDUCATE 40,000 CHILDREN.
CITY LAW ALSO STATES THAT I
CANNOT HAVE THEM REMOVED WHEN
THEY COMMIT A CRIME. I CAN'T
BREAK THE LAW. TO FULFILL THE
LAW, WE NEED TO LOOK AT THESE
LAWS THAT HAVE WHICH HAS BEEN
HELD UP IN COURT RIGHT?
SO WHERE ARE WE AT WITH THE
RIGHT TO SHELTER? THAT LAW IS
BEING HELD UP IN COURT, RIGHT
NOW. SO WHERE ARE WE AT WITH
THAT?
WELL, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO
BASED ON WHAT THE JUDGE'S
RULING, WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO PUT
IN PLACE THE 30 DAY RULE, WHICH
HAS NEVER BEEN PUT IN PLACE
BEFORE. WE TREATED MIGRANTS
DIFFERENTLY FROM LONG STANDING
NEW YORKERS. AFTER 30 DAYS,
SINGLE ADULTS HAVE TO MOVE ON TO
THE NEXT STEP OF THEIR JOURNEY.
THAT WAS NEVER IN PLACE BEFORE
WE WERE ABLE TO GET THAT
SETTLEMENT IN COURT REALLY
QUICKLY.
BEFORE WE GO, MR. MAYOR,
YOU'RE HEADING TO THE DNC NEXT
WEEK TO TALK ABOUT IMMIGRATION.
I MEAN, THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT VP
HARRIS IS NOT SO HOT ON, WHAT'S
YOUR MESSAGE GOING TO BE?
WELL, MY THE MESSAGE TO THE
DNC IS MORE THAN JUST
IMMIGRATION. THE THINGS THAT ARE
FACING AMERICANS IN NEW YORK IS
AFFORDABILITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
THOSE ARE TWO HUGE ISSUES. I
THINK THAT WE HAVE TO SECURE OUR
BORDER AND COME UP WITH A REAL
PLAN OF ALLOWING PEOPLE TO BE
DISSEMINATED THROUGHOUT THE
ENTIRE COUNTRY, WHERE WE HAVE
POPULATION PROBLEMS. BUT AT THE
HEART OF IT IS ALLOWING PEOPLE
TO WORK. THAT'S THE PRECURSOR TO
THE AMERICAN DREAM. YOUR ABILITY
TO WORK IN NEW YORK CITY.
MAYOR, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR
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