The topics of crime and police reform came up early, and quickly became the clearest line dividing the candidates. Moderates like Andrew Yang drew sharp contrasts with more progressive candidates like Maya Wiley. “Let me be clear, defund the police is the wrong approach for New York City,” Mr. Yang said. But Ms. Wiley and Dianne Morales argued in favor of shifting resources away from the police.

Source: New York Times May 14, 2021 02:11 UTC