National Night Out Events Taking Place Across NYC To Build Police-Community Relationship
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - NYPD officials took part in Tuesday's National Night Out.
With the rise of shootings on everyone's mind – the NYPD is one of dozens of departments in the Tri-state area involved.
The annual event aims to strengthen ties between the community and police officers
After several deadly shootings in Brooklyn including a mass shooting in Brownsville just last weekend, the mayor pledged nearly $9 million in funding for the area.
Brownsville residents and leaders have demanded the city's help after the incident at the Old Timers Day last weekend left 11 people shot and one man dead.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams asked that the city commit to doubling what it currently spends across the boroughs through the mayor's office to end gun violence to $74 million.
That money would reportedly help community groups on the ground.
On Tuesday, Mayor de Blasio pledged a fraction of that to the cause, but it will specifically go towards improvements in the Brownsville neighborhood.
"We are launching a new mobile trauma response unit, adding lights and cameras around the Brownsville playground… funding more staff at the recreation center," de Blasio said.
The mayor also pledged the construction of a brand new recreation center for the neighborhood.
More than 70 locations citywide are taking part in the event.
To find a location and see a list of activities in New York City near you, click here.
For more information about National Night Out, click here.
