On August 14, 2025, New York City is intensifying efforts to address crime-related cleanup and public safety, building on recent initiatives. The New York Police Department (NYPD), under Commissioner Jessica Tisch, reported a 20% reduction in shootings year-to-date, with 450 incidents recorded compared to 562 in 2024, marking the lowest figures since 2019. This follows a July 28, 2025, mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue, where Shane Tamura killed four people, including an NYPD officer, before dying by suicide. Cleanup efforts post-incident involved 15 sanitation workers removing 200 pounds of debris from the site within 24 hours, coordinated by the Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Mayor Eric Adams announced a $10 million allocation on August 9, 2025, to expand the “Get Stuff Clean” program, adding 150 new sanitation workers and 100 cameras to monitor illegal dumping, resulting in 1,200 cleaned sites and $5,000 in fines issued. The DSNY also deployed 50 Smart Composting Bins across the city, accessible 24/7 via a new app, collecting 10 tons of organic waste weekly. Additionally, a July 15 flood cleanup saw the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pump 15 million gallons of water from subways, with crews clearing 60 storm drains. These efforts reflect ongoing commitments to maintain cleanliness and safety.
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