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Council Member Abreu questions NYPD Commissioner about Columbia University's closure of a public access path
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Council Member Shaun Abreu engages in a brief Q&A session with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch regarding Columbia University's closure of a public access path. Abreu inquires about the NYPD's stance on the closure, to which Tisch firmly states that it is not the department's position that the gates must remain closed.
- The exchange clarifies that Columbia University's claim about NYPD requiring the closure is inaccurate.
- The interaction highlights the importance of fact-checking claims made by institutions regarding public access and security measures.
- The brevity of the exchange demonstrates efficient communication between the City Council and the NYPD on matters of public concern.
Shaun Abreu
1:22:50
So I just wanna talk briefly about Columbia University.
1:22:53
Since last year, Columbia has closed a public access path, a right of way under the city's grant to the university.
1:23:01
Columbia's administration claims that the closure is due to threats that the NYPD says require it to remain closed.
1:23:07
So I ask you, is it the NYPD's position that the gates must remain closed?
1:23:12
And if so, what are the threats?
Jessica Tisch
1:23:13
It is not.
Shaun Abreu
1:23:15
It is not?
Jessica Tisch
1:23:17
That is not my position.
1:23:19
That is not the department's position.
Shaun Abreu
1:23:20
Alright.
1:23:20
Thank you very much.
1:23:21
Thank you, chairs along.
Althea Stevens
1:23:22
Stand on it.