New York City, still struggling under Democrat-pushed criminal justice reform, has seen a 146.5% increase in recidivism with felony assaults.

The city reported a two-decade high in felony assaults in 2024, surging to a total of 29,417, a 5% increase from 2023 (28,003). Police officials blame Democrat rule, the New York Post reported.

“That is what we’re up against,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters Monday. “And we know why. The key driving factor is the revolving door of our criminal justice system, created in large part by legislative changes that took effect in 2020.”

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