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Eric Adams: “Numerous other categories, including felony assaults…”

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NYC Mayor Adams And NYPD Commissioner Tisch Hold Press Briefing Following Midtown Manhattan Shooting

Published | Video Starts at 03:21

The lowest number of shooting incidents and victims in recorded history in the first seven months of 2025 also marked the fewest shooting incidents of and shooting victims ever recorded in our city. Numerous other categories, including felony assaults, burglaries, grand larcenies, were also down in July, leading to a 5.6% drop in major crimes In New York City. And we didn't leave our subways behind. It was always a concern that people wanted to feel safe and be safe on our subway system, in the subway system. (03:21–03:35)

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Asserts a 5.6% drop in major crimes in NYC due to reductions in felony assaults, burglaries, and grand larcenies.

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