The United Bodegas Workers of America are advocating for mandatory panic buttons in bodegas across New York City following two violent incidents in the Bronx. The union seeks to connect these panic buttons directly to the NYPD's command center to improve response times. A recent fight at Ameer Deli resulted in a death and two injuries, highlighting the urgent need for safety measures. UBA leader Fernando Mateo emphasizes that panic buttons are essential, stating that only 50 have been installed in high-crime areas, revealing the need for broader implementation across the city's thousands of bodegas.
How many more people have to die before the city acts? This bodega didn't have a panic button, and one life was lost.
Panic buttons should be in every store, and the NYPD must track them in real time. This isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.
Yes, we've seen results. We've installed 50 of them. But this is a city that has 25-30,000 bodegas.
Police response has been very slow, if any, and it's only because we're not connected directly to NYPD's command center.
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