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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
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The mayor has backed off calls to defund the police. Advocates say the NYPD under Mamdani and Commissioner Jessica Tisch is still focusing too much on low-level crimes.
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