New York State reports a significant decline in gun violence, highlighted by a 9% drop in shootings since the start of 2025, according to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office. The report also reveals a remarkable 15% decrease in the number of shooting victims compared to the same timeframe last year, indicating progress in public safety efforts.
Importantly, violent crime outside New York City has reached its lowest level in five decades, as data from 28 communities involved in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative shows. In support of ongoing prevention measures, New York’s latest fiscal budget allocates $347 million for gun violence prevention programs, signaling a commitment to maintaining this downward trend.
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