New York City Mayor Promotes Austerity and the Carceral State

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By: Margaret Kimberley via Black Agenda Report

Over the weekend, our lead organizer Melanie Dominguez joined Black Agenda radio to discuss Mayor Eric Adams’s proposed 5% budget cuts to city agencies and the negative impact they will have on Black, Brown, and low-income communities across the city. She also spoke about our campaign to shut Rikers and the push to get the federal courts to appoint an independent receiver to improve conditions and save lives. Listen to the full interview here!

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Katal New York Update — April 17, 2024

In this issue:
-Victory! NYC City Council Overrides Mayor To Advance Safety and Accountability
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