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 ...

It’s a tragic scene of gun violence involving young kids that cops in the Bronx precinct know far too well — and one they blame on the COVID-19 pandemic, hot summer months and lax crimi… ...

“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.

Brownsville partners with NYPD to create safe spaces for young people 04:08 NEW YORK -- For some kids in the city, the challenges of staying safe and out of trouble can seem insurmountable.

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

Police say it’s crucial for the police, the youth and community members to come together to find solutions to gun violence. The NYPD’s next anti-violence event will be held in Harlem on July ...

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 ...

The number of shootings and homicides in Manhattan has drastically fallen during the first half of 2025, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told amNewYork on Tuesday. According to Bragg’s office, ...

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.

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 ...