LISTEN: ‘We Need To Hold the NYPD Accountable’

By FAQ NYC

Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers joins FAQ NYC to discuss some of the council’s street-safety and transportation bills, and break down why a lot of its biggest concerns come down to the problems with police enforcement.

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