"NYC Taxpayers Fund $87,000 Luxury SUV for Probation Department Commissioner"

New York City's Probation Commissioner, Juanita Holmes, has come under fire for the purchase of an $86,590 Ford Expedition Platinum, equipped with luxury features and a $17,000 lights and siren package, while the department faces budget cuts and program eliminations. City officials and council members have criticized the purchase, questioning the department's priorities and the use of taxpayer funds, especially as workers complain about low pay and program cuts. The purchase was made in October, after Holmes' appointment in March, and has raised concerns about government spending and accountability.