Adams announces gun violence task force
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Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday appointed the city’s first ever “gun violence czar,” to oversee the city’s response to recent high profile gun crime.
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Teen charged in shooting death of 14-year-old Aamir Griffin
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“At the bare minimum, when our kids go to the park, families should know they are coming home.”
Read MoreGun violence felony cases to be expedited by NYC courts
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“This citywide initiative will help ensure that these important cases are resolved as swiftly and effectively as possible.”
Rockaway man arrested for death of 10-year-old Justin Wallace
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“He should still be here with his family, celebrating all his accomplishments, the incredible young man he had become and the bright future ahead.”
Read MoreNYC expanding violence interrupter model at Woodside and Astoria Houses
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“We’ve been doing the work to the best of our ability without resources.”
Read MoreCommunity condemns gun violence in wake of Woodside shootings
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“That pain will never go away.”
Read MoreMayoral candidate Maya Wiley outlines community investment plan to stop gun violence
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“The harder we make living for folks, the more violence and gun violence goes up.”
Read MoreQueens leaders urge city to address crime spike at Kew Gardens hotel
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The bullet holes in the front door were the last straw.
Read MoreDrive-by shooter strikes bystanders in Ridgewood
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“That could have been me. I just crossed that street.”
Read MoreJamaica woman led Queens gun-running operation, DA says
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Undercover officers purchased 23 illegal guns from the defendants.
Read MoreSoutheast Queens leaders call for investment, accountability to end gun violence
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“Young people have to speak to each other.”
Read MoreQueens faces spike in gun violence amid economic and health crises
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“If we really look at the root cause of violence, it has to do with poverty.”
Read MoreNYC launches virtual youth jobs program amid spike in gun violence
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“The most powerful route to safety is to provide meaningful opportunity to New Yorkers.”
Read MoreKatz carries new energy into role as DA
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“In Queens County, we are going to have fairness and equity. We are going to start over.”
Read MoreQueens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
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