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“Hometown Heroes” Ticker Tape Parade held in New York, US – 07 July 2021
NEW YORK , NEW YORK )77WABC)- Mayor-elect Eric Adams say’s he will appoint judges who are tough on crime when he takes over at city hall.
Adams appearing on ABC” “The View” on Wednesday, say’s he understands the need for action as the city’s crime rate continues to soar adding “you can’t be arrested for gun possession on Monday and be back on the streets Tuesday morning”.
Adams say’s “I appoint criminal court judges and I’m going to be extremely clear, If you don’t understand that my city must be safe, and you can’t get caught up in the politics in this city.”
The New York Post reports Adams has the power to appoint judges to city’s family court, small claims civil courts and misdemeanor criminal courts.
The misdemeanor criminal courts also frequently arraigns suspects in felony cases, setting bail and approving other key pre-trial motions.
