The First Precinct Community Council

Subway Robberies Down 22% in 2013

Decoy operations helped reduce the number of robberies in the subway system by 22% last year, the NYPD’s top transit cop told the MTA board Monday.

Electronic devices were a popular target for subway muggers and pick pocketers, making up 54% of stolen property in all robberies and grand larcenies.

“Clearly, our decoy operations were critical to reducing these electronic thefts,” Joe Fox said, adding the NYPD will “continue to use decoy operations frequently as part of our broader strategy to reduce theft of electronic devices.”

Transit District 2 Explorers help in Diabetes Walk

On Saturday September 28th the Transit District 2 and Transit District 4 Explorers took part in the Step Out Diabetes Walk, organized by the American Diabetes Association. The walk, to help raise money to find a cure for Diabetes, commenced in Battery Park City and was packed; there were numerous participants. The Transit Explorers were on hand and volunteered to help with the event; a great group of young citizens.

Anthony Notaro, President of the 1st Precinct Community Council, Receives BPC Community Service Award

On September 28th, during the 12th annual BPC Block Party Anthony Notaro receiving the Battery Park City Community Service Award from Rosalie Joseph, with Catherine Mc Vay Hughes. Seated far right is 1st Precinct Commanding Officer Captain Brendan Timoney.

More on the event in the Downtown Express, by Terese Loeb Kreuzer

1st Precinct National Night Out 2013 Held on August 6th in Battery Park City

Visit our National Night Out page for more event details.

Transit District 2 /1st Precinct National Night Out 2013

L-R Deputy Inspector Porteus, Transit Bureau XO Chief Vincent Coogan, TD2 CO Captain Paul Rasa, Deputy Inspector Edward O’Brien