{"id":787158,"date":"2026-05-10T19:19:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/787158\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T19:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T19:19:11","slug":"here-and-now-with-sandra-bookman-nycs-deputy-mayor-of-community-safety-a-new-generation-of-jazz-artists-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/787158\/","title":{"rendered":"Here and Now with Sandra Bookman: NYC&#8217;s deputy mayor of community safety, a new generation of jazz artists and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">NEW YORK (WABC) &#8212; On this episode of &#8220;Here and Now,&#8221; we&#8217;ll discuss what a non-law enforcement centered public safety strategy is and you&#8217;ll hear from New York City&#8217;s new deputy mayor of community safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">We&#8217;ll also talk about how prom dresses and scholarships are helping empower young women of color. We&#8217;ll introduce you to the founder of the &#8220;Princess Chambers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">And long-time TV host Judge Glenda Hatchett will discuss her new children&#8217;s book, &#8220;Goal Girls&#8221; and her commitment to inspiring young lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">We&#8217;ll also have a new generation of jazz artists joining us. Samara Joy is a six-time Grammy award winning vocalist and Chris Mitchell is a Grammy nominated saxophonist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">It&#8217;s also Mental Health Awareness Month &#8212; a perfect time to take a closer look at New York City&#8217;s first-ever Mayor&#8217;s Office of Community Safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The intent is to focus on non-law enforcement public safety strategies. 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