BATH BEACH — Curtailing crime was a main point of discussion at an intimate press conference outside the 62nd Precinct Saturday morning, with Steve Chan and Nicole Malliotakis as featured speakers.
Chan, a former U.S. Marine and retired NYPD sergeant, is running as a Republican for the seat of New York’s 17th State Senate District representing parts of Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Kensington and Dyker Heights.
He will be facing off against incumbent Democrat State Sen. Iwen Chu. Should Chan be victorious, he would be the first Chinese Republican in a senate seat.
“Our neighborhood has descended into chaos,” Chan said. “Everyone is fed up. We are not happy, we are mad.”
According to Malliotakis, felony assaults have increased by 19%, auto thefts by 18% and hate crimes by 1,200%.
“These numbers are only over the last year,” Malliotakis noted, adding that perhaps the most jarring statistic is that murder is up 250%. This is all here in the confines of the 62nd Precinct; it’s simply outrageous what is happening.”
Malliotakis also used her platform to officially endorse Chan for the senate seat.
“Steve not only served our nation in the military, and was willing to give his life once, but also served in the NYPD as well, rising to the rank of sergeant right here in Brooklyn,” Malliotakis said. “We need someone like him in Albany who understands how to fight crime. We need to put criminals behind bars and keep them there. That is why I’m here today to proudly endorse him.”
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