Power & Politics: One-on-one with NYC Office of Community Safety
Office of Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey and Brooklyn Council Member Crystal Hudson join the show this week.
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One-on-one with NYC Office of Community Safety
News 12 takes a closer look at how New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is expanding mental health resources, increasing public awareness and strengthening crisis prevention efforts.
News 12's Heather Fordham sat for a one-on-one interview with Office of Community Safety Commissioner Dr. Ayesha Delany-Brumsey on the goals of the newly created office under the Mamdani administration.
Fair Fares Enrollment Change; New E-bike Laws Considered at City Hall
A transit program that offers half-priced rides to New Yorkers with low income has expanded. But data from City Hall shows not everyone who qualifies is taking advantage of the program.
As a result, city leaders voted to pass a bill to make enrollment in the program easier, streamlining the process for those who are already signed up for certain government assistance, like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Brooklyn Council Member Crystal Hudson, who represents District 35 in the borough, spoke with News 12's Heather Fordham about the changes. Hudson also discussed the big push to prevent the sale of certain Class 3 e-bikes in the city.
Call For Affordable Housing Development
Affordable housing remains one of the biggest challenges that New Yorkers face.
Now, Brooklyn Council Member Crystal Hudson is taking her request directly to City Hall for $1 million to help get an affordable housing development across the finish line.
