After ‘Defunding Police,’ NYC First Lady Tells Citizens To ‘Physically Intervene’ To Stop Crime

Chirlane McCray, the wife of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, advised citizens to “physically intervene” if they witness a violent crime. The advice comes nine months after she convinced de Blasio to cut $1 billion from NYPD funding, causing a surge in violent crime. “As attacks on Asian American communities continue, we’re asking New Yorkers to show up for their neighbors and intervene when witnessing hateful violence or harassment. I know that can be frightening when you aren’t sure what to do or say, but you can learn,” New York City’s First Lady wrote on Twitter on March

