Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) criticized New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for not doing enough to protect residents, specifically calling out the practice of releasing repeat offenders. Torres cited the city's subway system, which saw its highest homicide rate in 27 years, and the case of Ramon Rivera, who allegedly killed three people after being released from prison early. He demanded that Hochul address these issues and close loopholes that allow for the release of dangerous individuals.
for the New York Post Sunday demanded New York Gov . Kathy Hochul do more to protect residents, including stopping a practice of "releasing repeat offenders ."
Rep. Torres continued by invoking the alleged rampage of Ramon Rivera, who is accused of killing three New York City residents in November. Rivera was reportedly released early last year from a 12-month prison sentence. A representative for Gov. Hochul’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The National News Desk .
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