As discussed on MARINEPARKER last week, the recent rise in crime has had many local citizens alarmed, and rightfully so. However, these crimes are not just central to Marine Park, as Mill Basin has been targeted as well. Last month, MPCA President Greg Barruso told the 63rd Precinct:
There was an armed robbery on Avenue S and East 37th Street last week where three 17-year-old kids were held up and they took their money and jewelry,” he said. “I’m not happy that there’s been nine robberies since November. I want to know, what are you doing about it? You have no arrests, you have no descriptions.
At last week’s Mill Basin Civic Association, Lieutenant Robert Haley had very similar concerns. With both local neighborhoods now being seen as easy targets, its important for neighbors to be vigilant and if something appears to be suspicious, call it in to the 63rd Precinct.
In addition, the next MARINE PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION meeting will be held on Tuesday February 23rd at 8:00 PM in the P.S.222 Auditorium – these issues NEED to be addressed.