Former New York Gov. David Paterson weighs in on the rising crime plaguing New York City and shares his concern that it will drive away businesses.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson discusses New York City's surging crime and reacts to Mayor Eric Adams’ response to the migrant crisis.Former Democrat New York Gov. David Paterson expressed concern Wednesday thatPaterson joined"America's Newsroom" to discuss the city's crime crisis after a man went on an ax-wielding rampage"I'm extremely worried about that. Businesses are closing. Businesses are locking up all the supplies," Paterson said.
The city has seen a 34% increase in total crime since 2020 with robbery up 38%, burglary up 32% and assault up 18%, according to the New York City Police Department.were a major contributor to an increase in criminal activity among young people. "This is the reaction that we feared… they had no school to go to. They had no park to go to," Paterson said."They had no place else to go but into negative situations like gangs and crimes."
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