Friday morning’s press conference on the police was no regular Saturday matinee. There wasn’t much time to dig in as the media advisory had gone out only the night before. But being an outsider has some distinct advantages. You can look at the situation just like any member of the public and in so doing ask some questions the public might have and more importantly seek. It’s an important role for the press to play.
So just as this big shindig was about to kick off, the mayor comes down the stairs followed by her administration, several of her council allies (who took some heated grief in arduous City Council meetings) and a group of HHA members along with Executive Director Carmelo Garcia.
