Fabio Sola Pena
The turnstiles at 86th Street.
Some 30,000 people were arrested last year for the offense listed in New York’s penal code at section 165.15, or “theft of services,” the vague official designation for turnstile-jumping.
‘There exists a moral obligation to help the most vulnerable and afflicted populations in our society. This entails prioritizing housing for those in need, including individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. ‘
The de Blasio administration says there’s need for city-subsidized housing across a wide range of incomes. But data indicates middle-class households face a far less severe affordability problem.
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