When asked why he was the best person to lead a public safety briefing and how his role differs from that of the NYPD commissioner, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks responded with “that’s not a question.”
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Mayor Eric Adams’ top public safety official refused to explain his role in the administration on Friday, disrupting the first in a series of briefings on the city’s efforts to protect New Yorkers.serving as deputy mayor for public safetyappointment last January, Adams has faced questions about how the deputy mayor's responsibilities overlap with NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell’s duties.
Banks was flanked at the briefing by Sewell, Correction Commissioner Louis Molina, Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh and other top city officials.on safety issues and their concerns. Officials touted data showing a drop in subway crime, and gave updates on recent law enforcement operations. But the briefing became heated when a reporter asked Banks to explain his official duties for the administration, the specifics of which have been something ofAdams has frequently sparred with the media over coverage of his administration. In an email sent widely on Thursday ahead of the briefing, he said “keeping New Yorkers safe is my No. 1 priority as your mayor, and I want to make sure you know what we're doing.
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