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Exclusive | Washington Square Park crime plummets 65% since NYPD’s 24/7 crackdown on dealers, junkies
December 20, 2025
Crime has plummeted 65% in Washington Square Park since the NYPD kicked off a 24/7 crackdown at the Greenwich Village landmark targeting dealers, junkies and scofflaws, new data showed....
Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton to target crime in NYC housing projects — warns Mamdani not to undermine NYPD
November 30, 2025
Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton on Sunday said he wants to root out more crime in housing projects — and already warned Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani not to undermine the...
How Washington Square Park’s drug scene went from small-time weed dealers to a gang turf war with two celebs’ kids dead
November 17, 2025
Drug pushing has long been a stain on Washington Square Park, declassing its iconic arch and proximity to NYU. Parents from around the world pay some $93,000 per year...