Public Safety

 We must restore both the reality and perception of public safety on our streets, in our schools, and on our mass transit system. We are also in a unique time when hate crimes continue to surge, especially targeting minority groups and those otherwise vulnerable to violent attacks. Julie has prioritized public safety since taking office and is proud of some of the important safety improvements she has championed:

Funding new security cameras on the East Side through participatory budgeting.

Hosting a large town hall with state and local law enforcement to curb the rise in antisemitism and other hate crimes across the city. 

Facilitating security partner agreements between Rockefeller University, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and the NYPD to bring camera coverage to the Esplanade. 

Using the Council’s community safety initiative to support domestic violence awareness and prevention organizations. 

Serving on the Small Business Alliance to bring together law enforcement authorities and small business owners to combat the rise in shoplifting in the city.

Advocating for and securing an expansion of NYPD foot patrols in our commercial corridors 

Julie will continue working hard to keep our community safe and maintain her robust partnership with the local NYPD Precincts she represents.