"Mayor Adams Vetoes Multiple Police Accountability Bills, Setting Up Showdown with NYC Council"

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"Mayor Adams Vetoes Multiple Police Accountability Bills, Setting Up Showdown with NYC Council"
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a police transparency bill and a solitary confinement ban, arguing that the former would "handcuff the police" and the latter would harm public safety. Despite his fervent campaign against the bills, the City Council is likely to override his vetoes, as they were approved with veto-proof majorities. This marks the second and third time the Council would override the mayor, following a previous decision in July.

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