Andrew Yang and Eric Adams, the two leading candidates roundly rejected the strategy. Maya Wiley said she would redirect some of the money destined for police to alternative strategies.
Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Divided on Calls to 'Defund the Police'
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