Fighting Crime Below Ground

From subway slashings and pushings to fare evasion, under Alvin Bragg Manhattan’s 151 subway stations and the trains that populate them are not safe, with 4 of the top 6 most dangerous subway stops in the city in Manhattan. As District Attorney, Patrick would expedite the judicial process by arraigning defendants directly in the subway stations. He would also work closely with the NYPD to ensure that police officers are stationed in subway stations and on subway cars. And finally, Patrick would begin prosecuting fare evasions again, which have nearly tripled since the start of the pandemic.

Fighting Crime Above Ground

Violent crime has gone up to above pre-pandemic levels with much of it concentrated on the streets. Alvin Bragg has neglected Manhattanites by allowing this to happen under his watch—something that must be reversed. As District Attorney, Patrick would prosecute to the fullest extent of the law violent criminals throughout the borough.

Bringing More Cases to Court

62% of cases in the city were dismissed in 2023, a 48% increase from 2019, according to Alvin Bragg’s own testimony. This enables criminals to continue to disrupt our streets, and specifically regarding domestic violence cases, endangers victims by terminating their orders of protection. These dismissals are largely caused by technicalities, specifically case discovery not being turned over in time.  This is not justice. As District Attorney, Patrick would ensure that Assistant DAs turn over discovery within the allotted timeframe so that more cases see their day in court and victims get the resolution they deserve.

Fighting Crimes for All

Hate crimes are rising across Manhattan — targeting Jewish, AAPI, Black, LGBTQ+, Muslim, and other historically marginalized communities. As District Attorney, Patrick will make hate crimes a top priority by investing in a stronger, better-resourced Hate Crimes Unit and ensuring swift, visible prosecution of bias-motivated attacks. He will also work directly with trusted liaisons in underrepresented communities to ensure victims feel safe coming forward and that no community is left unheard or unprotected. Fighting antisemitism, AAPI hate, anti-Black racism, anti-LGBTQ+ violence, Islamophobia, and all forms of bias is central to Patrick’s plans to keep Manhattanites safe.

Protecting Small Businesses

Alvin Bragg refuses to prosecute theft under $1,000—and everyday Manhattanites suffer as petty theft has surged by almost 30% year-to-date from 2021 to 2025, with common products now under lock and key at convenience stores. No one, however, suffers more than small business owners who lose their hard-earned money to unprosecuted crimes. As District Attorney, Patrick would begin prosecuting all theft-related offenses, putting an end to this out-of-control crime.

Providing a Fresh Start After Conviction

Those who have paid their debts to society deserve a fresh start. But the current reality is that people convicted of crimes struggle to find employment or housing in our city. As District Attorney, Patrick would work to identify those eligible for expungement and create a task force to help guide those individuals through the expungement process.

Honoring Self-Defense

Instances where self-defense must be used are not necessarily crimes. Jose Alba, Brian Chin—Alvin Bragg’s decision to arrest these individuals for protecting themselves from danger is unconscionable. As District Attorney, Patrick would thoroughly review all cases where self-defense was used and ensure no warrantless arrests are made.