Councilwoman Christine Bello broaches the subject of a proposed curfew for the City of Newburgh at tonight’s City Council work session meeting.
Councilwoman MaryAnn Dickinson suggests that some of her students had expressed support of such a measure.
Councilwoman Regina Angelo expresses that a curfew had been discussed in the past but never been enacted for various reasons.
Councilwoman Marge Bell encourages having the community participate in the discussion and getting their input before taking any firm measures.
Further discussion with Councilwoman Angelo and Councilwoman Bello.
Mayor Valentine recalls the previous discussions and imagines scenarios in which the police would have a difficult time enforcing the curfew.
Corporation Counsel Geoffrey Chanin describes some of the legal necessities regarding such a measure; Constitutional rights must be protected.
In the closing discussion, City Manager McGrane summarizes that more information will be canvassed and the discussion will continue.
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