Nicole Gelinas

Nicole Gelinas, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, dives into New York City's post-pandemic crime surge. She highlights how weak supervision and repeat offenders exacerbate violence, especially in subways, instilling fear in residents. Gelinas contrasts NYC's crime recovery with national trends, attributing complications to bail reform which favored low-risk defendants while failing to contain high-risk offenders. She touches on the pandemic's role in increasing disorder, along with a surprising take on Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent stance against toxicity.

Nicole Gelinas, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins the discussion to analyze Gov. Kathy Hochul's recent State of the State address and the early moves of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They explore Hochul's strong political position and her push for universal childcare. Gelinas critiques Mamdani's rent freeze promise and budget choices amid economic pressures. The conversation also touches on the impact of transit investments on housing and earmarks Mamdani’s pragmatic start while navigating complex challenges ahead.