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Adams, Backed By Federal Monitor, Editorial Boards, And Union, Vetoes City Council Bill For Safer NYC Jails

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams today vetoed Intro. 549-A, a NYC Council bill that would have jeopardized the safety of both those in the city’s custody and correctional staff. Interfered with the restrictive housing program designed in consultation with the federal monitor in the Nuñez case, and contradicted best practices for correctional safety.    Last week, Federal Monitor Steven…

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