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Sammy Feliz
Coverage of Sammy Feliz in the Nexus archive.
- Headcount headache: Activists call on Mamdani to not bolster NYPD numbers even as police union says more cops are needed
Activists and elected officials are urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to reject a plan to hire 580 additional NYPD officers, citing police misconduct and a need for community funding instead. The proposed hiring is part of a budget negotiation, but opponents argue the funds should support mental health and housing resources. The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) criticizes the protesters, claiming they 'are not living in reality.'