STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — District Attorney Michael E. McMahon testified before the New York City Council’s Committees on Finance and Public Safety this week, urging city leaders to provide additional resources for law enforcement and youth crime prevention.
McMahon appeared alongside his four counterparts from other New York City boroughs and NYC Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan during the hearing, which addressed the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget.
In his testimony, the district attorney outlined several priorities for Staten Island, including increased police presence, enhanced resources to address youth crime, and the establishment of a Staten Island Community Justice Center. The justice center would offer alternatives to traditional court processes, working to address underlying causes of criminal behavior, rehabilitate individuals and bring about a sense of accountability within the community…