Tag: Public Safety

• Mayor Adams Announces Revisions to NYPD Chase Policies for Safer Streets

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  Dec 17

  Mayor Eric Adams announced strategies aimed at enhancing public safety in New York City amid rising concerns over deadly police chases. The administration has taken steps to modify NYPD’s pursuit… more ›

• New Indoor Baseball Center Opens in Washington Heights to Empower Youth

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  Dec 17

  Mayor Eric Adams announced the opening of a new indoor baseball center in Washington Heights, a development aimed at providing year-round baseball instruction for local youth. This initiative, lauded for… more ›

• City Officials Launch Task Force to Combat Youth Gun Violence in NYC

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  Dec 17

  New York City officials are intensifying efforts to combat rising gun crimes, particularly among youth, as concerns about public safety mount. The city has established a task force dedicated to… more ›

• Mayor Adams Unveils New Public Safety Measures Amid Rising Crime Concerns

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  Dec 17

  Mayor Eric Adams outlined new public safety measures aimed at reducing crime in New York City during a recent media availability at City Hall on December 16. The proposals come… more ›

• Public Meeting Raises Alarm Over NYPD’s Specialized Units and Community Impact

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  Dec 17

  Concerns regarding the NYPD’s specialized policing units surfaced at a public safety meeting held at City Hall on December 16, 2024. Community members and representatives highlighted significant issues related to… more ›

• Community Demands Overhaul of NYPD Gang Database Amid Racial Profiling Concerns

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  Dec 17

  The New York City Council convened on December 16, 2024, to discuss proposed reforms for the NYPD’s gang database, a topic that raised significant concerns about racial profiling and the… more ›

• Racial Disparities in NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Practices Under Fire at City Council Meeting

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  Dec 17

  During a public meeting held on December 16, 2024, city officials and community members discussed the significant racial disparities in the NYPD’s stop and frisk practices and their detrimental effects… more ›

• Calls for NYPD Reform Echo in Public Meeting on Stop-and-Frisk Practices

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  Dec 17

  A recent public meeting held by the New York City Council addressed pressing concerns surrounding the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices and their implications for police accountability. Stakeholders discussed the need for… more ›

• Budget Cuts Threaten Local Theater Programs as Council Discusses Funding Strategies

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  Dec 10

  The Theater Subdistrict Council’s Governance and Audit Committee discussed the anticipated effects of the fiscal year 2026 budget on local theater productions during its recent meeting. The proposed budget plans… more ›

• Residents Voice Objections to Members Club Proposal at 854 5th Avenue

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  Dec 10

  Residents expressed significant concerns over a proposed members club at 854 5th Avenue during the recent New York City Planning Commission public meeting. Attendees highlighted various quality of life issues… more ›