NY Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Record Low Shooting Rates

Declining Gun Violence in New York

• 🎯 New York State has achieved record low shooting rates, with 2025 surpassing 2024's low.
• 📈 In 2021, shootings with injury nearly doubled, but have since decreased significantly.
• 📉 Shootings with injury are down 60% since 2021, and gun-related homicides are down 58%.
• 🏆 Last year marked the lowest number of shootings on record in New York, a trend that is continuing into 2025.

Strategies for Crime Reduction

• 🤝 Collaboration between law enforcement agencies, federal, state, and local governments is highlighted as crucial.
• 💡 The Gun Involved Violence Initiative (GIVE) program has been expanded, partnering with over two dozen police agencies.
• 💰 State funding for police and public safety has reached record levels, with over $3 billion invested in recent years.
• 💻 Investment in advanced crime-fighting technology, such as license plate readers, in-vehicle computer systems, and drone technology, is supporting law enforcement efforts.
• 🏘️ Strengthening the network of crime analysis centers and bolstering anti-violence community organizations are key components of the strategy.

Focus on Albany and Local Impact

• 📍 In Albany specifically, shootings with injury have decreased by 60%.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The reduction in shootings means more people can enjoy holidays with family, avoiding hospital visits or funerals.
• 🧠 The state is also focusing on supporting individuals with mental health challenges.

Partnerships and Future Initiatives

• 🔗 The success is attributed to strong partnerships between state, county, and local agencies, as well as community-based organizations.
• 🛠️ Law enforcement is being equipped with necessary tools to combat evolving criminal methods, including the assembly of firearms.
• 🚀 The approach involves a four-pronged strategy: enforcement, deterrence, education, and prevention.
• 🌟 Continued investment and proven strategies are expected to further enhance public safety across the state.