NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Mamdani Walks Back NYPD Criticisms, Gov. Hochul Open to Charging Teens as Adults, Changes to Chinatown’s Canal Street, and Surveillance Tech Could Identify Your Walk
Aug 7, 2025
Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has revisited his earlier critiques of the NYPD, emphasizing their role in public safety. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul is considering charging more teens as adults due to rising serious crimes. In a bid to enhance safety, new barriers are being installed at busy Canal Street. On the tech front, fascinating developments in gait recognition technology suggest your walking style could soon reveal your identity—raising significant privacy concerns.
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Mamdani Walks Back NYPD Critique
- Zohran Mamdani has publicly retracted his harsh critiques of the NYPD from 2020. - He acknowledges police officers as vital partners in maintaining public safety.
Hochul on Charging Teens as Adults
- Gov. Kathy Hochul considers charging more teenagers as adults amid rising youth crime severity. - Recent laws favor defendants, prompting calls to revisit juvenile criminal responsibility age.
Safety Measures on Canal Street
- Officials are installing barriers and sand-filled barrels at Canal Street pedestrian crossings for safety. - They plan to reduce lane widths and cut speed limits to 20 mph off the Manhattan Bridge.