If you think this is disgraceful, call Brad Lander and let him know that there should be NO cuts to the public library budget, because scaling back NYPD helicopter trips alone would more than pay for the difference.
(212) 669-3916
> "if the [NYPD helicopter] unit returned to its previous spending levels, there would be enough left over to cover the mayor’s proposed cuts to at-risk youth recreational programming and a mental health response program."
they are clearly taking inspiration from the LAPD who enjoy shuttling passengers to such emergencies as "Chili Fly-In, and a fly-by at a golf tournament". laist.com/brief/news/p...