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Here's How Much Shootings In NY Have Declined In Past Year, Report Says Here's How Much Shootings In NY Have Declined In Past Year, Report Says
Here's How Much Shootings In NY Have Declined In Past Year, Report Says State leaders are crediting major policing reforms for a marked decline in shootings across New York State. In 21 counties outside of New York City, the number of shootings with injuries dropped 29 percent through July compared to the first seven months of 2023, a Division of Criminal Justice Services report shows. The data came from police departments across the state participating in the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, which provides agencies with state funding for equipment, overtime, personnel, training, and technical assistance aimed at reducing shootings and firea…
Ex-Con Repeatedly Beats, Robs Woman On Long Island, Police Say Ex-Con Repeatedly Beats, Robs Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Ex-Con Repeatedly Beats, Robs Woman On Long Island, Police Say A violent ex-convict is accused of beating and robbing a woman on Long Island. Phillip Mais, age 35, of Queens, was arrested on assault and related charges by Nassau County Police Tuesday, Aug. 6. Officers were called around 10:30 p.m. by a 43-year-old woman claiming she and Mais got into an argument and he forcibly removed her from her vehicle. Mais then grabbed her around the neck and threatened her with a gun, she told police. He allegedly then entered her home and damaged several items. Police located Mais a short time later and arrested him without incident. The victim declined medi…
Duo Admits Guilt For Murder, Robbery On Long Island Duo Admits Guilt For Murder, Robbery On Long Island
Duo Admits Guilt For Murder, Robbery On Long Island Two men pleaded guilty to their roles in robbing, shooting, and killing a Long Island man who had just received a significant amount of money, officials announced. On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced that Eric Baldwin, age 27, and Corey Grier, age 29, pleaded guilty to charges including murder and robbery, respectively, for their roles in a September 2021 incident. The DA’s Office said that on Sept. 10, 2021, victim James Diamond, age 28, and a friend drove to a Long Beach law firm to pick up a check that Diamond was awarded as part of a lawsuit. Diamond,…