New York City Council
Committee on Public Safety
Jan 30, 2024
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12:00 PM
24 min
Summary
The committee votes to overrides the mayor's veto of the How Many Stops Act, with remarks from council members.
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Chair Yusef Salaam Opens the Public Safety Hearing on Overriding the How Many Stops Act Veto
The Chair of the Public Safety Committee, Yusef Salaam, opens the hearing on overriding the mayor's veto on the How Many Stops Act.
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43 sec
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams Makes a Statement on the How Many Stops Act
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams elaborates on the objectives and potential impacts on the How Many Stops Act. He emphasizes its role in curbing abuses while streamlining police reporting processes. He …
0:00:59
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3 min
Council Member Holden Speaks in Opposition to the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Holden expresses strong opposition to the How Many Stops Act, detailing his concerns regarding its impact on police work. Drawing from his experiences with police ride-alongs and listening …
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150 sec
Council Member Chi Ossé Speaks in Support of the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Chi Ossé voices strong support for the How Many Stops Act, denouncing the mayor's efforts to distract from the bill's objectives. Ossé emphasizes the need for NYPD accountability …
0:07:15
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79 sec
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse Speaks in Support of the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, sharing insights from her nursing background, emphasizes the importance of unity, transparency, and technology in building trust between police officers and the community. She strongly voices …
0:08:36
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159 sec
Council Member Vickie Paladino's Speaks in Opposition to the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Vickie Paladino emphasizes the negative impacts she believes the How Many Stops Act would have on policing and public safety. Her speech, marked by strong criticism of efforts …
0:11:22
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149 sec
Council Member Alexa Aviles Speaks in Support of the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Alexa Aviles shares her personal and professional insights in support of the How Many Stops Act. Highlighting her experiences growing up with an older brother in Queens and …
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138 sec
Council Member Tiffany Cabán Explains Her Vote in Support of the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Tiffany Cabán, drawing from her personal experiences growing up in Queens and her professional background as a public defender, stresses the significance of data in addressing racism and …
0:18:24
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104 sec
Council Member De La Rosa Explains Her Vote in Support of the How Many Stops Act
Council Member De La Rosa shares a deeply personal account regarding the tragic loss of a constituent, Alan Phyllis, during a level 1 stop, emphasizing the human cost of policing …
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50 sec
Council Member Althea Stevens Explains Her Vote In Support of the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Althea Stevens refutes claims that the How Many Stops Act overburdens police officers, stressing the role of technology and community safety. She emphasizes the importance of tracking interactions …
0:21:28
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76 sec
Council Member Ariola Explains Her Vote Against the How Many Stops Act
Council Member Ariola voices her opposition to the How Many Stops Act. She criticizes the bill for redundancy, given existing body cameras, and for increasing administrative burdens on police officers, …
0:22:45
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79 sec
The Veto Override Passes and Meeting Adjourns
The meeting concludes with the passage of the override of the mayor's veto of the How Many Stops Act by the committee.
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20 sec
