[ad_1] CNN — New York has created three task forces aimed at streamlining the city’s justice system in the hopes of decreasing violence, officials announced Sunday. City officials touted frank discussions on crime solutions with criminal justice stakeholders at a two-day summit with Mayor Eric Adams held at Gracie Mansion, …
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[ad_1] CNN — The New York subway system is one of the world’s largest, oldest and most complicated with 472 stations and 665 miles of track. But crime and fear has become a real issue for the system. Riders who were driven away by the pandemic are returning to the …
Read More »New York City set to bolster police presence in the subway system as part of efforts to crack down on transit crime
[ad_1] CNN — New York state and city officials are bolstering their efforts to combat crime and mental illness in New York City’s subway system with an increased police presence and new training for officers on engaging with homeless individuals. Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke at a news conference Saturday about …
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[ad_1] CNN — Here’s a look at Hurricane Sandy, which was also called “Superstorm Sandy.” According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Hurricane Sandy affected 24 states and all of the eastern seaboard. Causing an estimated $81.9 billion in damages, it was the fourth-costliest US storm behind Hurricane Katrina …
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