Op-Ed | Administration accomplishments | amNewYork

"For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable city for all, especially working-class families. We have made great progress on public safety, public health, and economic growth, and we continue to be the most pro-housing administration in modern city history. We are proud of our track record, and we know that the work we have done will keep our city's fundamentals strong in the years to come."

"Nowhere is this more obvious than public safety, where we have hired nearly 10,000 new police officers and driven crime down to historic lows. Shootings are down by 54 percent and murders are down by 36 percent compared to the same period before the start of our administration. Thanks to our work including removing over 24,000 illegal guns shooting incidents and shooting victims are both at their lowest levels in our city's recorded history."

"In addition to fighting violent crime, we have protected our neighborhoods and our quality of life by shutting down 1,500 illegal cannabis stores and seizing over $100 million in illegal cannabis products. We have made our streets safer by confiscating more than 120,000 illegal e-bikes and mopeds, as well as implementing a 15-mph speed limit that will protect both pedestrians and riders. We have also made our streets cleaner, launching a War on Trash that has been an unqualified success."

Nearly 10,000 new police officers were hired, reducing shootings 54% and murders 36% relative to the pre-administration period. Over 24,000 illegal guns were removed, bringing shooting incidents and victims to recorded lows. Authorities shut down 1,500 illegal cannabis stores and seized over $100 million in illegal products. More than 120,000 illegal e-bikes and mopeds were confiscated and a 15-mph speed limit was implemented. A War on Trash required 70% of city trash to be moved into containers, improving cleanliness and reducing rat activity. The Subway Safety Plan moved 8,800 people into shelters and the PATH initiative made over 20,000 engagements with unhoused individuals.

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