Statement
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"Now that the Attorney General has appointed the Onondaga District Attorney as special prosecutor, I expect prosecutors will work expeditiously to bring formal charges and make arrests for the killing of Robert Brooks."
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“The terrorist attack that occurred in New Orleans this morning is a horrible reminder of the threat terrorism of all stripes poses to our country, our freedom and our way of life."
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“Despite the best efforts of the State of New Jersey trying to thwart New York’s ability to reduce congestion on our streets while making long-overdue investments in public transit, our position has prevailed in court on nearly every issue."
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“Like all New Yorkers, I was outraged and horrified after seeing footage of the senseless killing of Robert Brooks."
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"Yesterday I directed DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello to immediately begin the termination process for 14 individuals who were involved in the fatal attack on an incarcerated individual."
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"Since mid-November, New York has been carefully monitoring reports of drone activity and we have been communicating closely with our federal partners."
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“In response to my calls for additional resources, our federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State."
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"Last night, the runways at Stewart Airfield were shut down for approximately one hour due to drone activity in the airspace."
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"No doctor should be punished for providing necessary care to their patients."
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“I have been briefed on a small aircraft crash near Exit 2 on I-684 in the City of Harrison in Westchester County."