Hundreds attend boroughwide celebrations for National Night Out Against Crime
Police Precincts Participate from Bay Ridge to Brooklyn Heights
Police precincts throughout the borough celebrated National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The event is held annually to educate and inform residents about what their law enforcement precincts do and how to stay vigilant and remain safe in their neighborhoods.
The 84th Police Precinct in Brooklyn Heights held its Night Out at the Picnic Peninsula, near the foot of Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The 94th Police Precinct in Greenpoint held its Night Out at Lorimer Street, between Meserole Avenue Calyer streets.
Mayor Bill de Blasio attended the Night Out sponsored by the 60th Precinct in Coney Island, along with Police Commissioner James O’Neill, Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Assemblymember Pamela Harris and City Councilmembers Mark Treyger and Vincent Gentile.