Sunday, December 30, 2018

Throggs Neck Houses Community Day With Police Commissioner O'Neill



  It was the Throggs Neck Houses Community Day where the residents and the police officers that protect them were able to celebrate the holidays together. A special guest arrived to help Tenant Leader Monique Johnson, as Police Commissioner James O'Neill came to show his support for the Housing Officers of PSA 7 and PSA 8, and the Explorer Programs at the 43rd, 45th, and 47th Precincts. 



Above - Throggs Neck Houses Tenant Leader Ms. Monique Johnson escorts NYPD Commissioner O'Neill into the room.
Below - Captain Ramsey (commanding officer of PSA 8) introduces NYPD Commissioner O'Neill.




Above - Students enrolled in the NYPD Explorers Program from the 43rd, 45th, and 47th Precincts competed in a drill competition.
Below - Commissioner O'Neill with some of the Explorers.





Above - Bronx District Attorney Darcal Clark (r), and Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson.
Below - Councilman Andy King.




Above- Councilwoman Gibson and Captain Ramsey got down with the Explorers and police officers.
Below - Councilman Andy King showed off his moves with residents of the Throggs Neck Houses.




Above - Commissioner O'Neill was interviewed by Fox 5 reporter Lisa Evers.
Below - Assemblyman (and candidate for Public Advocate) Michael Blake with Captain Ramsey.




Councilwoman Gibson and Councilman King (both of whom are considered to be candidates in 2021 for Bronx Borough President) with PSA 8 Captain Ramsey, and PSA 8 Community Affairs officer Stephanie Batista-Fernandez.

STATEMENT FROM MAYOR DE BLASIO ON THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR PUBLIC ADVOCATE


  “With New York Attorney General-elect Tish James’ upcoming inauguration, it is my pleasure to announce the special election for Public Advocate will take place on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. This date will help maximize voter turnout, and my Administration will work around the clock to make sure every New Yorker is encouraged to exercise their right to vote.”

VISION ZERO: MAYOR DE BLASIO ANNOUNCES THAT TRAFFIC FATALITIES ARE EXPECTED TO DROP FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR


Under Vision Zero, 2018 has been safest year on record, with fewest New Yorkers lost on City’s roadways since 1910;  Year saw most dramatic fatality declines among cyclists and car occupants — and in Manhattan and on Staten Island

  Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that as the year nears its end, New York City was on track to see its fewest traffic fatalities on record, powered largely by dramatic drops in cyclist and motor vehicle occupant fatalities, both of which have reached record lows. The boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island also reached record fatality lows in 2018.  Overall trends suggest New York City will achieve a fifth consecutive year of declining traffic deaths under Vision Zero, with fatalities declining by a third since 2013. 

Since 2013, the year before Vision Zero was implemented by the de Blasio Administration, traffic fatalities have dropped 34 percent to the lowest level since record-keeping began in 1910.    Thus far in 2018, 196 people have been lost in traffic crashes; last year, as of December 27, New York City had experienced 221 traffic fatalities, and the year 2017 ended with 222 total fatalities.  Among cyclists, fatalities have seen a dramatic decline: 10 so far this year compared to 24 in 2017 — from a four-year average of 19 deaths since 2014.  Meanwhile, motor vehicle occupant fatalities have fallen to 36 thus far from a total of 58 last year, and from a Vision Zero average of 56 per year.

“With each passing year, New Yorkers continue to see Vision Zero save lives,” said Mayor de Blasio. “Over the last five years, we have lowered the speed limit, increased enforcement and designed hundreds of safer streets. But no loss of life on our streets is acceptable, and the twelve pedestrians killed so far this past month are a sober reminder that this new milestone is less a cause for celebration than a reminder that even with this year’s success, we have much more to do to meet our ambitious goal.”

“Heading into 2019, the NYPD and our partners will continue to advance the extraordinary efforts that have led to years of sustained declines in traffic deaths in New York City,” said Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill. “Any fatality, however, is a stark indication of how much work is left to do in order to make all of our streets safe at all times for every driver, bicyclist and pedestrian.”

“Five years into Vision Zero, New York City has seen lower fatalities each year, encouraging results unparalleled among American cities,” said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. “We have been especially gratified that after years of increasing cyclist fatalities, cycling deaths are declining this year to their annual lowest levels ever — even as cycling experiences greater ridership than ever.  However, as the Mayor has reminded us, the past few weeks of lost pedestrian lives remind us that we have much more work to do to fully achieve Vision Zero.”

“We have more drivers and vehicles today than ever before, and in the face of this growth we have seen a 50% decrease in licensee-related crash fatalities this past year, highlighting the dedication of the tens of thousands of licensed professional drivers who incorporate the goals of Vision Zero into their daily work,” said TLC Chair Meera Joshi.  “As we recognize each milestone, we never lose sight of the fact that there is still work to be done as we redouble our efforts on outreach, enforcement and education in the coming year.”

Among notable Vision Zero achievements in 2018:

A Steep Decline in Cyclist Deaths: As part of Vision Zero, New York City committed to expanding access for cyclists, who are among the most vulnerable street users.   Under Vision Zero, cycling has become the fastest-growing transit mode and during 2018, fatalities among cyclists declined to record-low levels: 10, compared to a previous record-low of 12 in 2009 and 2013, when cycling was much less popular.  Major developments this year that will continue to improve cycling safety in New York City include: 


  • Expansion of Bike Lanes: DOT installed over 20 miles of protected bike lanes in 2018, the second-most of any year and more than triple the pre-Vision Zero annual average — including major new lanes on Skillman/43rd Avenues in Queens and 9th Street in Brooklyn. Since the start of Vision Zero, more than 250 miles of dedicated cycling space (conventional and protected bicycle lanes) have been installed, with a bicycle network that now exceeds 1,200 miles.  
  • More Bike Sharing Bike share’s dramatic expansion continued in 2018 with a dockless pilot in the Rockaways, on the North Shore of Staten Island and in the Bronx.  In November, Citi Bike also announced that as part of a $100 million investment by Lyft, it would double its service area and triple the number of bikes over the next five years.  Over its first five years, Citi Bike’s arrival in local communities has led to an increase in cyclists but a measurable decrease in the number of serious crashes involving bicycles.
  • Better Designs In 2018, DOT released Cycling at a Crossroads: The Design Future of New York City Intersections.  With the vast majority of cycling crashes happening at intersections, the report provides a comprehensive look at design options for intersections with protected bike lanes. Based on a detailed analysis of safety and comfort for different design treatments, it provides an overview of their use in various street contexts, including guidance for applying pilot “protected intersection”-type treatments citywide. 
  • L Train Preparations With cycling expected to double or even triple in communities affected by the closure of the L train tunnel between Brooklyn and Manhattan this coming April, DOT this year undertook ambitious plans for safer cycling routes for displaced L riders.  On Brooklyn’s Grand Street, new protected lanes will see finishing touches in the months ahead.  These lanes will complement mid-Manhattan’s first-ever protected crosstown bike lanes on 12th, 13th, 26th and 29th Streets.  With a new ferry route for L riders opening in April, new crosstown lanes along East 20th Street have opened.  A new two-way protected lane on Delancey Street also connects cyclists on other protected lanes directly to the Williamsburg Bridge, already the most popular East River bicycle crossing.

Fewest-Ever Fatalities in Manhattan and on Staten Island:  By borough, Manhattan and Staten Island have seen the most notable fatality declines in 2018.  So far this year, Manhattan has seen a record low 27 fatalities compared to 45 in 2017; its previous record low was 28 in 2015.  The borough of Staten Island has also seen its fewest-ever fatalities: 6, down from 15 in 2017, and significantly less than the previous record low, 11, in 2014.   Hylan Boulevard, which was the site of eight traffic fatalities in one 12-month period during 2014-15, has been the intense focus of DOT safety improvements and NYPD enforcement: in 2018, Hylan Boulevard saw a single traffic fatality.

Preservation of the Speed Camera Program:  The City’s 140 speed cameras have been a key element of Vision Zero, shown to reduce speeding in school zones by over 60 percent.  Despite inaction during the Albany legislative session, where reauthorization of the lifesaving program was blocked, the program was restored on the day before schools opened -- thanks to strong and coordinated action from Mayor de Blasio, Governor Cuomo and Council Speaker Johnson.  

Continued Strong Traffic Enforcement:  As part of ongoing Vision Zero enforcement, NYPD Traffic officers issued more than 50,000 summonses to drivers who failed to yield to pedestrians or cyclists in 2018 -- more than four times the pre-Vision Zero annual average. Over the same period, officers issued nearly 150,000 speeding summonses, and automated speed cameras issued nearly 1 million Notices of Liability in 2018, with more than 50% issued at Vision Zero Priority Locations.

Vision Zero “Dusk and Darkness” Marketing: Media messaging during the evening commute is a key component of the "Dusk and Darkness" initiative. Following an increase in pedestrian fatalities this month, most during darkness hours, DOT has extended its drive-time radio advertising to remind drivers of the increased risk to pedestrians during the winter months. Drivers should follow the speed limit, turn slowly and always watch for pedestrians. The Vision Zero television ad "Driving isn't Easy, but Saving a Life is" will air on broadcast and cable stations from January through March.

Safety Improvement Projects in Every Borough: DOT completed 138 street safety engineering projects in 2018, more than double the pre-Vision Zero annual average, with 95 projects at Priority Locations. Nearly 500 safety engineering projects have been completed since the start of Vision Zero.   Among this year’ major projects around the five boroughs that will have an impact on the safety and mobility of New Yorkers:


  • Midtown Manhattan: In 2018, DOT installed sidewalk extensions on 7th Ave between 34th and 42nd Street, one of Midtown’s busiest streets leading directly to Penn Station.  The changes provide more than 30,000 square feet of additional pedestrian space. 
  • Northern Bronx: Running along Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway had long been a high-crash corridor.  DOT installed a variety of safety enhancements, including a two- way protected bike path, additional pedestrian spaces, shortened crossings, and bus boarding islands. 
  • South Brooklyn:  DOT, working closely with MTA NYC Transit, improved bus service along Kings Highway with the launch of B82 Select Bus Service (SBS) with new bus lanes that limit conflicts, streamline traffic flow and save travel time for 28,000 daily commuters. 
  • Rockaway, Queens: As part of a multiagency focus on infrastructure investment, access to opportunity and improved quality of life on the Eastern half of the peninsula, a complex and confusing intersection was resdesigned at Far Rockaway Blvd and Beach Channel Drive. New crosswalks, markings, expanded pedestrian space and a simplified traffic pattern make it easier for residents, including those at a new senior facility, to walk to local retail and the A train. 
  • Bulls Head, Staten Island: Along Victory Boulevard, a Vision Zero Priority corridor, DOT added pedestrian refuge islands, new crosswalks and an ADA-accessible sidewalk and bus stop at Arlene Street.

Safer For-Hire Vehicles: In a year where TLC licensees achieved a 50% decrease in the number of licensee-related crash fatalities, the agency was pleased to have honored more than 400 drivers and 17 businesses for their exemplary safety records, the highest number of honorees in the five years of the event.  Safety Honor Roll drivers have no crashes involving an injury or fatality, no moving violations, and no TLC rule violations for at least four years.  In February , the TLC also approved the final version of its fatigued driving prevention rules, which set daily and weekly hour limits for drivers to help keep tired drivers off the road. TLC continued to hold driver outreach meetings at licensed For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) bases and taxi garages throughout the city, highlighting protected bike lanes, high-risk driving behavior that can lead to crashes, and the crucial role that professional drivers play in promoting a culture of safe driving.  

“Nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of our fellow New Yorkers, and safe streets are a huge part of doing so successfully,” said City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. “The progress we’ve made on Vision Zero is inspiring and the reduction in cyclist deaths is especially encouraging. We of course have more work to do, but we are making progress and that means we are saving lives. I thank the DOT and Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and the NYPD and Commissioner O’Neill for all their incredible work on this critically important issue.”

“Whether by foot, by bike, by bus, or in their cars, it’s essential that New Yorkers can travel around this city safely,” said City Comptroller Scott Stringer. “Vision Zero has spurred real progress and saved dozens of lives. For our students walking to school, seniors heading to their doctors, and all New Yorkers, safe streets are a basic necessity and something we have to continuously work towards.”

“I commend the strong coalition of DOT, safe streets advocates, and everyday New Yorkers who have helped make New York City’s highways and byways the safest they’ve been in more than a century,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams. “We must not rest on our laurels, because true Vision Zero is still a goal out of our grasp. In the coming year, we must double down on our efforts to redesign dangerous corridors and end traffic violence across the five boroughs.”

“Every year we reduce traffic fatalities is a milestone, but we need to keep working — through education, outreach, infrastructure investment, and enforcement — until the number is zero,” said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer.

“The overall decrease in traffic fatalities since Vision Zero began shows that the initiative is making progress,” said Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz. “I am pleased that New York City is becoming safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists as streets and driving conditions are adjusted to better reflect a 21st century city. I look forward to seeing the continued improvements Vision Zero brings until we reach our goal of eliminating senseless death and injury from traffic accidents.”

“I’m proud to serve as the Chair of the Council’s Transportation Committee working with the Administration to set expectations under Vision Zero, which have curtailed traffic fatalities every year, for the last five years," said Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez. “I commend Mayor de Blasio and DOT Commissioner, Polly Trottenberg for their efforts to combat traffic fatalities at a level that has become a national model. While these numbers continue to drop, we must increase our efforts to protect pedestrians and cyclists by enhancing street design measures, encouraging the use of public and alternative modes of transportation on city streets, and adding more protected bike lanes to foster a less car-reliant culture and move towards the future of sustainable options such as e-scooters and e-bikes.”

For more information about the Vision Zero initiative, please see www.nyc.gov/visionzero.

As of Dec, 27

Traffic Fatality Stats by Mode


YR Ped Bicycles Motorcycles Motor Vehicles TOTAL
2018 111    10 39 36 196
2017 106 24 33 58 221
2016 146 18 19 46 229
2015 137 14 22 59 232
2014 138 20 37 62 257
2013 180 12 42 60 294

Stats by Borough




YEAR BX BK MN QN SI Total
2018     37     55     27     71       6   196
2017 40 59 45 62 15 221
2016 50 50 48 64 17 229
2015 39 66 28 74 25 232
2014 37 80 45 84 11 257
2013 48 86 47 98 15 294


EDITOR'S NOTE:

As to the bullet point Northern Bronx describing Broadway, DOT has redesigned almost all of the intersections on Broadway in the Bronx from Manhattan to the Yonkers City line. 

The one intersection that has not been redesigned is the intersection of Broadway, West 230th Street, and Exterior Street. That is the one Broadway intersection with the most accidents, including fatal accidents, and those with pedestrians. 

DOT does not know how to fix this intersection, and has made only minor cosmetic improvements while this remains the most dangerous intersection in the 50th precinct, Bronx Community Board 8, and one of the worse intersections in the Bronx.

The so Called protected bike lane on Broadway ends at West 242nd Street where the elevated subway tracks begin into Manhattan. According to the DOT the roadway under the elevated subway tracks is to dangerous to place a bike lane. 

As to the bullet point Rockaway Queens, the same situation exists in Far Rockaway where there is an elevated subway running the entire length of the Rockaway peninsula. 

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Five - Alarm Southern Boulevard Fire injures Two People, and Wrecks Havoc on Traffic For Two Hours



   A five-alarm fire which was confined to only one first floor apartment at 2363 Southern Boulevard had two people in the second floor apartment above the fire go to the hospital for smoke inhalation. At Six P.M. Police from the 48th Precinct closed Southern Boulevard from Fordham Road for a six block stretch halting all traffic on the street as tower ladders were in place to allow firemen to quickly get on the roof of the six story building. The entire building did not have to be evacuated, only those apartments on the south side of the wrap around building where the fire was located, and the first floor across from the apartment where the fire of an unknown cause occurred. Fire engines from as far as Bailey Avenue were called to the scene and remained in place for over one hour until the fire was completely put out, and all adjoining sections as well as any crawl spaces were checked out to make sure the fire did not spread further than the one apartment which was demolished from the inside.


Above - Water spurts from the apartment on fire out this window to the other side of the building.
Below - Tower ladders were set up so firemen could quickly get to the roof, and to allow for hoses to be placed on the roof if necessary.  




Above - One of the two people who were assisted out of the building by firemen was placed on a gurney to be loaded into an ambulance for transportation to the hospital.
Below - Only a few of the many emergency vehicles and workers who were on scene at 2363 Southern Boulevard. 




Above - As the fire was put out, all the belongings were thrown out of the apartment onto the sidewalk or courtyard to make sure that the fire would not start again.
Below - This bus became stuck between fire engines fighting the fire and more fire engines behind it that came to assist. The bus was turned into a temporary shelter while it waited for the fire to be put out and street reopened.


New Bronx Chamber of Commerce and Bronx Tax Man Corp. present a FREE Breakfast Seminar:

How the "Tax Cut and Jobs Act" will Affect You

  
     
FREE BREAKFAST SEMINAR
presented by
The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce
and Bronx Tax Man Corp.

"HOW THE 'TAX CUT AND JOBS ACT' WILL AFFECT YOU"
FRIDAY | JANUARY 11, 2019 | 9:00AM
Residence Inn by Marriott  |  2nd Floor Conference Room
1776 Eastchester Rd. | Bronx, NY 10461 | Hutch Metro Atrium
─  doors open at 8:30am  ─
  • Mr. Cerini will be covering some of the most prominent changes affecting us all.
  • Come, listen and learn how our lives will be changing with the New Tax Plan for 2019 and beyond.
  • Whether you own a business, a primary or investment home, have children, have investments and capital gains, or if you are an employee of un-reimbursed employee expenses, there are many changes coming our way.
  • Come to our breakfast seminar to learn and ask questions.
  • John Cerini and staff will be on hand to answer your questions afterwards one-on-one.
John Cerini has an extensive background in the financial world as a Tax Preparer, Real Estate Broker, Insurance Broker and a Notary Public. John has been operating the office on East Tremont for 18 years, and will be here for you when you need him. John and the dedicated staff at Bronx Tax Man Corp. offer the highest level of quality tax, accounting, and financial service to individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other clients.

For more information or to RSVP (by Wednesday, January 9, 2019), contact Phil Cardone at 718-828-3900 or events@bronxchamber.org.

The New Bronx Chamber of Commerce represents businesses, from large corporations, mid- to small-sized companies, mom-and-pop shops, cultural institutions, universities and colleges, hospitals and medical centers.

Our mission is to strengthen the economic viability while forming initiatives and partnerships with those businesses, organizations and institutions we represent.

Visit www.bronxchamber.org for information on our next networking events as well as other Chamber events in your area. Additional information: 718-828-3900.

Wave Hill events January 10‒17


Sat, January 12
With Wave Hill’s grounds as inspiration, design your favorite dawn or dusk landscape with the silhouette of a forest, city skyline or bridge. Create the multitude of shades of the twilight sky by blending together different colors of paint and using dyed tissue paper to construct your stunning scenes. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Sat, January 12
Unlike domesticated creatures, wild animals do NOT make good pets, their instinctive behavior making them dangerous and unpredictable to untrained caretakers. And captive animals released back into the wild by well-meaning animal-lovers may inadvertently harm local wildlife and ecosystems. At this nature presentation by wild-animal experts from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, find out why following the rule “If you care…leave them there” is the right way to enjoy wildlife. Museum educators share live animals from their collection to educate us all at this fun and informative nature program. Ages eight and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 2PM

Sun, January 13
The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds; NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 9:30AM

Sun, January 13
With Wave Hill’s grounds as inspiration, design your favorite dawn or dusk landscape with the silhouette of a forest, city skyline or bridge. Create the multitude of shades of the twilight sky by blending together different colors of paint and using dyed tissue paper to construct your stunning scenes. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Sun, January 13
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Mark Twain Room prior to today’s concert in Armor Hall. The CafĂ© at Wave Hill pairs a classic menu with an assortment of green, black and herbal teas. This traditional tea service includes the four classic elements of savory, scones, sweets and tea. The menu, presented by Great Performances, includes an array of tea sandwiches, scones and bite-sized desserts. Afternoon Tea also includes a glass of sparkling wine. Afternoon Tea Service is $36. Wave Hill Members receive a 10% discount. Advance registration is required by calling 718.549.3200 x395 or by emailingwavehillresevrations@greatperformances.com, by 5PM on the Thursday prior to the concert.
Wave Hill House, NOON

Sun, January 13
Argus is dedicated to reinvigorating the audience-performer relationship through innovative concerts and diverse repertoire: connecting with and building up a community of engaged listeners is at the core of the quartet’s mission. The Quartet also believes that today’s ensembles can honor the storied chamber music traditions of our past while forging a new path forward. In that spirit, their repertoire includes not just staples of the chamber music canon but also a large number of pieces by living composers. Winner of a 2015 Rome Prize and a finalist for the 2014 Pulitzer Prize, the Brooklyn-based composer Christopher Cerrone is internationally acclaimed for compositions which range from opera and orchestral to chamber music and electronic. Throughout, his music is characterized by a subtle handling of timbre and resonance, a deep literary fluency, and a flair for multimedia collaborations. Ticket Prices: Adults: $28 (includes admission to the grounds) / Wave Hill Members 10% discount / $12 children ages 8–18, unless otherwise noted. Order tickets online at wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. For additional information, please call 718.549.3200 x251.
Wave Hill House, 2PM

Sun, January 13
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 2PM

Mon, January 14
Closed to the public.

Tue, January 15
Although digital cameras are designed to shoot in color, many digital photographers choose to transform their color captures into black and white images. Join photographer Benjamin Swett for a series of slide lectures, class discussions, critiques, demonstrations and hands-on practice shooting Wave Hill’s varied winter landscape. Explore ways to use your camera, computer and printer to create stunning black and white images. This three-session series continues Tuesdays, January 22 and 29. $165. Wave Hill Members save 10%. All levels welcome. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

Thu, January 17
Tour artist Nandini Chirimar’s Winter Workspace studio to see her mixed-media work, inspired by Wave Hill’s plants and by elements of Indian and Japanese art. Then, in her workshop, explore Japanese woodblock-carving techniques and practice making prints from your own block using authentic Japanese styles. Materials included. $55. Wave Hill Members save 10%. All levels welcome. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM

A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River  and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

HOURS  Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM–4:30PM,  November 1–March 14. Closes 5:30PM, starting March 15.

ADMISSION – $10 adults, $6 students and seniors 65+, $4 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesday mornings until noon. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES – Programs are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.

Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm
  
DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the W. 242nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

COMPSTAT Report week ending 12/16/2018 - NYC vs. BRONX


Police Department City of New York
CompStat Citywide Report Covering the Week 
12/10/2018 Through 12/16/2018 - Citywide

Crime                    Week to Date             28 Day                  Year to Date*
                             2018 2017 % Chg    2018  2017 % Chg     2018  2017 % Chg
Murder                   5 - 11 -54.5            14  - 22 -36.4             278 -  281 -1.1
Rape                     27 - 25 +8.0            121 - 121 0.0             1,725 - 1,407 +22.6
Robbery             203 - 288 -29.5        918  - 1,162 -21.0     12,346 - 13,407 -7.9
Fel. Assault        323 - 339 -4.7       1,318 - 1,349 -2.3      19,314 - 19,416 -0.5
Burglary             221  - 241 -8.3          843 -  987 -14.6        11,133 - 11,665 -4.6
Gr. Larceny       936  - 862 8.6       3,567  - 3,448 3.5     41,704 -  41,606 +0.2
G.L.A.                 76 - 78 -2.6            343 - 385 -10.9         5,234 - 5,419 -3.4

Transit                65 - 55  +18.2         259 - 215 +20.5    2,439 - 2,370 +2.9
Housing             74 - 87 -14.9           331 - 353 -6.2       4,439 - 4,692 -5.4
Petit Larceny  1,782 - 1,559 +14.3 6,912 - 6,573 +5.2 83,014 - 80,216 +3.5
Misd. Assault   790 - 735 +7.5       3,172 - 3,017 +5.1  41,530 - 39,939 +4.0
Misd. Sex Crimes 77 - 59 +30.5       283 - 277 +2.2       3,776 - 3,470 +8.8
Shooting Vic.       13 - 15 -13.3           61 - 53 +15.1          869 - 895 -2.9
Shooting Inc.       11 - 14 -21.4           51 - 49 +4.1             729 - 753 -3.2

BRONX Borough
Murder                  3 - 2 +50.0              6 - 4 +50.0                85 - 68 +25.0  
Rape                    11 - 9 +22.2             28 - 41 -31.7            370 - 320 +15.6
Robbery              50 - 73 -31.5          239 - 294 -18.7         3,072 - 3,395 -9.5
Fel. Assault        77 - 99 -22.2          359 - 367 -2.2           5,381 - 5,313 +1.3
Burglary             39 - 51 -23.5          153 - 174 -12.1         2,152 - 2,198 -2.1
Gr. Larceny      135 - 130 +3.8         528 - 497 +6.2          6,046 - 6,582 -8.1
G.L.A.                19 - 17 +11.8           75 - 83 -9.6             1,247 - 1,291 -3.4

Transit               10 - 6 +66.7             38 - 28 +35.7              391 - 439 -10.9
Housing            19 - 27 -29.6            78 - 96 -18.8            1,143 - 1,244 -8.1
Petit Larceny   310 - 314 -1.3      1,208 - 1,255 -3.7       14,828 - 14,994 -1.1
Misd. Assault  204 - 179 +14.0      802 - 752 +6.6         10,863 - 10,087 +7.7
Misd. Sex Crimes 12 - 8 +50.0        55 - 37 +48.6               730 - 523 +39.6
Shooting Vic.         8 - 2 +300.0       17 - 11 +54.5               254 - 275 -7.6
Shooting Inc.         6 - 2 +200.0       14 - 10 +40.0               217 - 224 -3.1

EDITOR'S NOTE:
If you compare the Bronx individual crime rate to the citywide rates, you will find larger increase and smaller decreases. We hope to have a year end precinct by precinct breakdown. We can tell you that the two largest increases in murder and rape crimes for the first six months of 2018 were in the 40th and 48th precincts in the Bronx. 100 police officers were added to those two precincts alone, however with Yankee Stadium, Orchard Beach, parades, other events, and certain individual police officer assignments, transfers, or retirements that occur year round police manpower is never the amount of officers assigned to the precincts on paper.