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Crunching the Queens crime numbers: felony assaults on the rise as crime overall flattens

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Feb. 28, 2024 By Christian Murray The number of felony assaults reported across Queens over the last month are up nearly 10% compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest crime stats released by the NYPD on Feb. 26. During the 28-day period from Jan. 29 to Feb. 25, the number of felony assaults reported increased 9.6% in northern Queens, from 197 incidents last year to 216 this year. Meanwhile, in southern Queens, the number of felony assaults also rose 9.6% over the period, from 187 to 205. The jump in the number of felony assaults…
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NYPD’s 115th Precinct welcomes new commanding officer

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April 5, 2023 By Michael Dorgan The NYPD’s 115th Precinct in western Queens welcomed a new commanding officer on Monday, April 3. The precinct, which covers Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and North Corona, celebrated Deputy Inspector Eileen Downing become its new leader at a ceremony inside its headquarters at 92-15 Northern Blvd. The precinct patrol… Read more »