New York City Crime Drops to Three-Decade Low, De Blasio Says
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New York City crime overall has declined from last year’s pandemic-fueled surge to the lowest in three decades, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Robberies, misdemeanors and major felony property crimes year-to-date all are at their lowest in three decades, de Blasio said Wednesday during a press briefing. Over the same period, arrests for gun possession are up 20%, he said.