NYPD Police officers listen as Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York President Pat Lynch and representatives from other NYPD and law enforcement unions holds a news conference at the Icahn Stadium parking lot in New York on June 9, 2020 Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to cut $1.5 billion from the NYPD budget. He gave few details, but said at least part of the money would be shifted to youth programs.
The cuts are partly due to a budget shortfall the city is facing due to economic shutdown in response to the CCP virus epidemic.
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
