New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie refuses to back Governor Kathy Hochul's proposal to impose stricter penalties on individuals who assault retail workers, stating he didn't think it'd crack down on crime. This stance has sparked reactions across New York, marking a significant setback for both Governor Hochul and NYC Mayor. The debate on the effectiveness of harsher sentencing as a deterrent to crime continues, with opinions divided on the issue.
"NY Assembly Speaker Heastie refuses to back tougher sentences for criminals who attack retail workers...I just don’t believe raising penalties is ever a deterrent on crime,” Heastie said" https://t.co/i0154B6QzH It's hard to find people this stupid anywhere except NY government!
An L for @GovKathyHochul — but also @NYCMayor Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie shut down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to toughen up penalties for thugs who attack retail workers — saying Tuesday he didn’t think it’d crack down on crime. Via @VaughnEGolden https://t.co/1pYDT2zXw2
Another L for @GovKathyHochul — but also @NYCMayor Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie shut down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to toughen up penalties for thugs who attack retail workers — saying Tuesday he didn’t think it’d crack down on crime. https://t.co/1pYDT2zXw2
This guy is the Speaker of the NY State Assembly. How did that happen? = = = = = = = = 'Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie shut down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to toughen up penalties for thugs who attack retail workers — saying Tuesday he didn’t think it’d crack down on crime.'… https://t.co/ogPA6rOo3D
NY Assembly Speaker Heastie refuses to back tougher sentences for criminals who attack retail workers https://t.co/mp4h3cHNIe https://t.co/LFw4KJtlIm
NYC politician lecturing Florida on the proper way to reduce crime. 😂 https://t.co/k2pETyJo6b