When asked what the city can do about the out-of-control youth violence problem, Sewell brought up programs offered to juveniles. “During the summer, we’ve brought about 800 kids into the NYPD ...

“In response to recent incidents, the NYPD is increasing the number of Youth Coordination Officers citywide.” The steps are being taken “due to recent violence in the vicinity of schools ...

According to the NYPD, homicides are down 27% and shootings reduced by 23% compared to the same time last year. However, there is still a major problem with youth and young adult gun violence.

The NYPD says it conducted more than 40 gang takedowns so far this year, which resulted in over 300 arrests and 230 illegal ...

NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig, in a radio appearance late last year, laid the blame on an increase in youth gang violence and social-media taunting that escalated to violence. According to ...

An increase in youth violence can be driven by many factors, ... Notably, we also have a Community Tennis Program partnership with the NYPD in Springfield Park North in southeast Queens.

The NYPD is stepping up its presence at NYC schools after a string of violent incidents on and near campuses. The program initially called for 350 youth coordinator officers across the five boroughs.

Last summer, local advocates called on Mayor Eric Adams to fund community-based anti-violence groups after 14 people were shot in the 69th Precinct in the first six months of the year. Leaders said a ...

Authorities admit they are concerned specifically when it comes to youth violence. This year, officers arrested 2,200 people carrying illegal firearms. Out of that number, 11% were under the age ...

Keith Howard, the city's commissioner for the Department of Youth and Community Development, and A.T. Mitchell, the city’s gun violence prevention czar, joined NY1 anchor Dean Meminger.