[NativeNewYorker]

read a license plate a half-mile away

My BS detector just exploded.

[af_vet_rr]

I don't think they'll be able to read a license plate a half a mile ahead (although I've seen consumer video cameras that dang near can), but they won't need to if the city gets its wish and puts cameras everywhere.

It's surprising how liberal some cities are in the state.

I'm sure they'll get federal funding for this as well.