Staten Island Wants More Police and Youth Programs

The District Attorney of Staten Island spoke to the New York City Council this week, asking for extra money to help keep the borough safe and curb crime among young people. He joined other borough attorneys and a special narcotics prosecutor to discuss the upcoming budget for 2027. During the meeting, the DA highlighted three main needs: more officers on the streets, better tools to fight youth crime, and a new Community Justice Center that would offer people alternatives to court. The center would try to fix the reasons behind crime, help people change their ways, and create a sense of responsibility in the neighborhood.

He said he wants Staten Island to stay the safest place its size in America, but that can only happen with support from city leaders. “I’m proud to speak for our community, but we need more cops, more youth‑crime resources, and the justice center, ” he told council members. The hearing gave all city district attorneys a chance to explain what they need for the next fiscal year. The focus this time was on how better funding could improve public safety and give young people a chance to stay out of trouble.

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