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NY unveils mobile ‘see something, send something’ app for reporting

“This past summer Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an ambitious plan to curb NY State’s carbon emissions by 40 percent by doubling the amount of power it gets from renewable energy; like wind and solar to 50 percent, by 2030”.

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Andrew Cuomo is beefing up the state’s capacity to fight terrorism in the wake of the attacks that swept Paris on November 13, killing 130.

“Despite the tremendous pain and loss that terrorist attacks around the world have caused the people of this state”, the Governor added, “the family of NY stands stronger than ever before”.

The app is downloadable for free on iPhones and Androids, and users simply send a photo of whatever it is that they consider suspicious or send a written message.

As of today, well-meaning New Yorkers who see a Sikh riding the subway or smell something weird in Times Square can submit their paranoid fantasias to the proper authorities with an app. Your new mantra: If you see something, send something.

“The crime-solving, tip-sharing process is evolving and so are the NY State Police”, NY State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico said in a statement.

Chances are, “see something, send something” will encourage more of the same. “Your tip could provide valuable information that could prevent a tragedy”.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images A homeless woman panhandles on the street on November 20, 2015 in NY City. The Officers are included in the MTA’s 2016 Final Proposed Budget and will have an impact of approximately $3 million.

Cuomo spokesman Richard Azzopardi said that “everyone understands the City has had a very real homeless problem and given the severity of the situation the state will be providing management assistance to the City and additional resources”.

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“The MTA Police Department is a robust force of more than 700 officers dedicated to protecting our region’s rail transportation”, Prendergast said.

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