GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Says He'll Declare Crime Emergency in NY

Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) (L), Republican candidate for New York governor, participates in a debate against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul hosted by Spectrum News NY1 at Pace University in New York on Oct. 25, 2022. Mary Altaffer, Pool via AP

Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin suggested he would declare a crime emergency and end cashless bail if he’s elected, according to remarks he made during his only debate with Democrat incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Zeldin also declared that he would use his authority as governor, if elected, to remove Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, one of several high-profile prosecutors linked to progressive billionaire donor George Soros.