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Story summary
- Quality-of-life complaints in New York City rose nearly 20%, led by increases in public urination and drug use.
- Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, faces criticism that his anti-police approach could worsen conditions.
- Mayor Eric Adams attributes the rise to residents reporting issues more freely in a safer environment.
- Graffiti complaints have improved despite the overall rise.
- City Councilman Robert Holden believes Mamdani's policies will exacerbate the city's problems.
