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Yonkers, NY City 2010 budget info – real estate
Mayor said he will veto the 2010 operating budget, because the severe impacton  public safety and quality of life. The budget, which would have included a 5.75% property tax increase, It would cut cities services, most notably within the city's police department, eliminating some units and posts altogether.
Municipal services most adversely affected by the City Council's budget cuts fall within the police department, which had $2.2 million-or 18%-slashed from its overtime budget. The overtime cuts would impact nearly every aspect of police operations including foot posts, neighborhood patrols, traffic details, anti-crime units, anti-drug units, and security at special events. Details follow.
Elimination of the precinct Anti-Crime Units - 2 sergeants and 4 police officers Elimination of the Domestic Violence Unit - 4 police officers Unable to provide additional police coverage at special events Transfer two detectives to Field Services Reduction of Housing Unit police officer minimums Transfer a police officer from the Criminal ID Unit to late tour patrol Transfer a police officer from the Criminal ID Unit to early tour patrol Transfer a police officer from the NYSPIN Unit to late tour patrol Transfer two police officers from the Traffic Unit to patrol Transfer a sergeant to late tour ... more

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