Fmr. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo: Public safety is job number 1 in New York City

Public Safety & Policing - The New York City mayoral election is approaching, with public safety as a primary concern following a recent mass shooting [1][2] - The shooting on Park Avenue is considered a wake-up call, highlighting the need for a respected, staffed, and well-trained police department with a good relationship with the community [2][3] - A billion dollars was removed from the New York City budget, leading to fewer police officers than needed [4] - There is a higher attrition rate among police officers, and difficulties in recruiting new officers due to demoralization [8] Political Landscape & Election Dynamics - The socialist movement in New York City has been effective in promoting anti-police sentiments and defunding the police [4][7] - One mayoral candidate previously advocated for defunding the police but has recently changed his stance, raising concerns about political opportunism [6][7] - The primary election has a smaller turnout and tends to attract more activists and a more liberal electorate compared to the general election [10][11] - A larger turnout among voters under 30 years old significantly impacted the primary election results [12] Candidate Strategy - The suggestion is made for candidates to assess their strength in September and for the weaker candidate to defer to the stronger one [13]