The “Clean Halls” movement also known as “Stop & Frisk” is a very controversial issue in NY. In June of this year Thousands, yes thousands took a silent march to protest against the “Clean Halls Act”. Opponents of this program say it lets NYPD arrest people for trespassing outside of their own buildings. Take a look here to recap on the march in June. Protest Stop & Frisk
Bronx community leader;Joseph Cicciu; thinks this act is whats best for lowering crime rate, loitering, and drugs & gun usage and he gives this act a thumbs up!
He testified in Manhattan Federal Court that none of his tenants has ever complained to him about being harassed by cops or stopped illegally for criminal trespass.
“If anything, they want to know why the police aren’t there more often,” Cicciu said.
