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Eric Adams: “We are down 30% in [shootings in] June.”

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Mayor Eric Adams Announces Expansion of 'Every Block Counts' Initiative in New York City

Published July 18, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:04

But what I'm excited about is what happened among shootings in the month of June. Historically, during the month of June, July and August, we witnessed increases in shooting. We are down 30% in [shootings in] June. Retail theft, something that was nagging the city and our small business owners for years. We have witnessed a 17% decrease for the month as well. And hate crime. (05:04)

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