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Governor's Anti-Theft Plan Would Protect Retail and Online Business Owners Statewide
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Small business owners, legislators and Gov. Kathy Hochul joined forces on Tuesday, March 12, to support a comprehensive statewide crackdown on organized retail theft. Governor Hochul has included in her FY25 Executive Budget proposal $25 million to underwrite a dedicated retail theft unit for the New York State Police; $15 million for district attorneys and local law enforcement; and $5 million to cover security costs for businesses.
Among lawmakers taking part in the event was Brooklyn State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D-23), whose district includes the north shore of Staten Island as well as Coney Island and Sheepshead Вау.