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Safety First: Our
kids deserve better

The tragic loss of 14-year-old Julian in Sunnyside is

a wake-up call. No child should have to live in fear

of gang violence. As a special education teacher

and mayoral candidate, I refuse to accept this as

our reality.

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Safety starts with action:
🚨 Protect our kids with stronger after-school

and mentorship programs


🚨 Increase violence prevention efforts


🚨 Create safer routes to and from school so families feel secure


🚨 Empower neighborhoods to report crime anonymously without fear (📞 1-800-577-TIPS)

NYC must be a city where kids can walk freely, play outside, and grow up without violence. We all have a role in making that happen.

"Julian’s life mattered.
Let’s work together for a
safer tomorrow."
- Deirdre Levy

Stronger Law Enforcement & Reporting
✅ Enhanced Hate Crime Penalties – Tougher consequences for those committing hate crimes
✅ Mandatory Hate Crime Training – Law enforcement trained to recognize & respond to bias-motivated crimes
✅ Easier Reporting & Protection for Victims – Anonymous reporting options & resources for affected communities

Community Protection & Support
✅ Increased Safety Measures – More patrols in high-risk areas, security grants for places of worship & cultural centers
✅ Victim Support Services – Counseling, legal aid, & emergency assistance for hate crime victims
✅ School & Workplace Protections – Anti-hate policies in schools & businesses to prevent discrimination

Education & Prevention
✅ Anti-Hate Education – Programs in schools & communities to stop bias before it turns into violence
✅ Public Awareness Campaigns – Promoting unity & encouraging people to report hate crimes

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The Communities at Risk — And Who We Fight For
New York City is home to:

  • Over 1 million Jewish New Yorkers

  • Over 1 million Black residents

  • Nearly 1.5 million Asian New Yorkers

  • Over 800,000 Muslim residents

  • Over 3 million immigrants (including many undocumented)

  • An estimated 700,000 LGBTQIA+ people
     

These communities are not statistics—they are our neighbors, students, elders, and essential workers. They are the heart of our city.
 

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