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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Sharon Brown on Funding Priorities for New York City

6:29:02

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151 sec

Sharon Brown testified on various funding priorities for New York City, focusing on Jewish community safety, anti-Semitism prevention, homelessness, and police funding. She emphasized the importance of recognizing Israel's connection to the Jewish people and advocated for immediate action on housing the homeless, particularly veterans.

  • Called for funding to combat anti-Semitism and enhance safety in Jewish communities
  • Urged for immediate funding to transition homeless individuals into housing, criticizing the high cost of incarceration at Rikers Island
  • Advocated for increased police funding and hiring more officers, specifically mentioning the need for Jewish and Christian police officers