It is the 40th celebration of the National Outdoor Night Against Crime or National Night Out, an event led by the police whose purpose is to create ties with the various communities of the country.
On August 1, there were activities in more than 70 points in the city, such as the multicultural Washington Heights, where a lot of human warmth and Latino flavor was felt.
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“Very convenient for the time we are currently living in and so people see that the police are normal people, that they are not what is sometimes believed and so that they are really here to help you,” said Ana Rozón.
As an annual campaign, National Night Out takes place on the first Tuesday of August and promotes solidarity as well as safer neighborhoods.
Hundreds of children, adults and families came to Highbridge Park who took the opportunity to meet leaders and staff from the local district and, in addition, enjoy the offer of information and services, Latin American food and good music.
“Yes, since I live close to the area, at least I am enjoying and waiting for the music that they have, so it is wonderful”, said Franklin Ruiz.
“That way you get to know the people who live in your neighborhood, it is a great support for the community from the police,” added Maura Baboolal.
“The community is one: the police, the businesses, the civilians, the military, we are all one and we are all in the same environment, there are even churches here,” said Starlyn Tejada.
And for the little ones, there was loads of fun including bouncy houses, giant chess and face painting.
Some of the organizers shared that District 33 is characterized for being among the least violent in the city and they attribute this to the diversity of its population.
“Here we also have an opportunity to continue the work because this is day by day, to have the second precinct with the least crime in New York City,” said María Luna, president of the 33rd district police community council.
“Saying that here in upper Manhattan where we live as Dominicans, Ecuadorians, Mexicans, a series of diversity and others of course that are the native Americans here working together, there is nothing more wonderful than that,” added Luna.
2023-08-02 11:14:00
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