Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said: “The expansion of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition is a testament to the dedication of its leadership and our partners in law enforcement, city government, and of course, our communities. My office will continue to work hand in hand with each of these critical stakeholders to ensure that Midtown Manhattan is as safe and economically vibrant as we know it can be.”
“Midtown Manhattan is essential to the economic well-being of our city — and the entire region. It’s among the busiest commercial districts in the entire world, home to thousands of permanent residents, iconic tourist attractions, restaurants, retailers, and critical transportation hubs that are the gateways to our city,” said Manhattan District Attorney Bragg.
“Saturday Night Lights is our signature youth violence prevention program,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Our city and law enforcement partners have worked side-by-side with us to enhance and expand access to free, high-quality sports for our young people – knowing that, particularly as we enter the summer months, it is more important than ever to have safe spaces for them to play, learn, and connect. This showcase highlights what we’re all about: bringing together stakeholders from every part of the city to support our young people and provide them with opportunities for growth. Thank you to Basketball City for hosting us, and most of all, to all of our participants!”
“We cannot accept a system where individuals who shoplift again and again cycle in and out of jail, just to shoplift again. Our society can’t function that way – it doesn’t help our shop owners, and it doesn’t help those individuals,” said D.A. Bragg.
“Our borough’s small businesses are what make Manhattan so special, and I look forward to collaborating closely with our vibrant small business community to develop real solutions to the long-standing public safety issues they face,” D.A. Bragg said.
