What does it take to bridge the gap between city government departments, NGO non-profits, and the daily needs of a diverse community? In this episode of The Gems of Public Safety, our host Detective Jay Lacayo sits down with Yascara Maldonado, the Neighborhood Conditions Coordinator for the City of White Plains. Raised in White Plains and a product of its public school system, Yascara serves as a liaison for our residents, bringing deep empathy and resourcefulness to some of our most complex community challenges.