Parents in Bronx neighborhood plead for NYPD guard as Mamdani cuts cops, halts hires: 'Horrible situation'

Parents in The Bronx are demanding an NYPD crossing guard at a dangerous intersection near Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Lower Elementary School as Mayor Zohran Mamdani reduces NYPD funding and halts police hiring. Over 1,000 people signed a petition highlighting safety concerns, with parents reporting frequent near-accidents and unmonitored crossings. Mamdani faces criticism for his past 'defund the police' stance and recent budget cuts.