Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday slammed panhandling on highways as “harmful” after The Publish reported that down-and-out daredevils have been risking their lives to plead for money from motorists.
“It’s harmful and we’re going to offer folks with the providers they want,” Adams mentioned at an unrelated press convention in Manhattan, in response to a reporter’s query about The Publish’s protection of the troubling roadway pattern.
“If there’s an space the place there’s repeated panhandling on the highways, that ought to be a part of our observe in order that we are able to get the providers there,” he added.
Publish reporters final week noticed brazen beggars approaching motorists within the coronary heart of bustling roadways – together with the Harlem River Drive and FDR Drive in Manhattan, and the Main Deegan Expressway in The Bronx.
Cops seemed to be doing little to curb the unlawful foot site visitors – which generally takes place in the course of the night rush when site visitors is bumper-to-bumper and there’s much less concern of vagrants getting slammed by dashing automobiles.
Adams mentioned cops on the beat ought to be canvassing “for core points like that.”
The mayor mentioned he had not learn the story however would verify to verify officers are conscious of the areas visited by The Publish.
Extra reporting by David Meyer
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