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Fox News Digital spoke with local business owner Josh Jacobson, who works with the nonprofit Tucson Crime Free Coalition, which advocates for adequate law enforcement staffing and resources, treatment for the needy and prosecution for criminals.
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Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Hicks’ message of compassion for the needy and to care for and cherish immigrants are in line with what Mamdani wants.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
This state judge and her cronies allegedly abused that high honor for personal gain by preying on the needy protected by the court.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Reduced federal spending on health care and feeding programs for the needy stand to increase the pressure.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Hicks’ message of compassion for the needy and to care for and cherish immigrants are in line with what Mamdani wants.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
This state judge and her cronies allegedly abused that high honor for personal gain by preying on the needy protected by the court.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Reduced federal spending on health care and feeding programs for the needy stand to increase the pressure.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
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“The needy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20needy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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