Due to the torrential rain which flooded Bronx County on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 6, most National Night Out events planned across the borough ended up being National Nights In!

 

From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, who, as reported, recently announced the death of her mother Phyllis Gibson, canvassed the county in celebration of National Night Out Against Crime visiting various public service areas and 12 NYPD Precincts from Mott Haven and Melrose to Kingsbridge and Wakefield.

 

In the north Bronx, among these were the 48th Precinct on Prospect Avenue between East 179th and 180th Streets, and the 47th Precinct located on Grenada Place between Ely and Laconia Avenues.

The latter hosted their event at the Eastwood Manor where Gibson thanked NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, who was in attendance, and Deputy Inspector Jonathan P. Korabel, commanding officer of the 47th Precinct, for their collaborative work, together with community residents, in fighting crime and keeping streets safe.

 

Also in attendance at the 47th Precinct event was New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry. The latter made headlines earlier this week for going head-to-head with a NY Daily News reporter over its coverage of the NYPD. The mayor said he aims to bring down the temperature of the discussion.

 

Held annually across the U.S. on the first Tuesday of August, except in Texas where it is held on the first Tuesday in October, National Night Out was created to enhance police community relations by bringing communities together under positive circumstances. The evenings often feature a block party, cookout, and various other community events, which are usually held outdoors under the summer sunshine.

Despite the rain, NYC Department of Veterans Services Commissioner James Hendon joined residents, members of the 52nd Precinct, and 52nd Precinct Community Council in Poe Park in Kingsbridge Heights under the bandstand for “good vibes and cheer to celebrate the people who make NYC the safest big city in the country!” Several proclamations were awarded to various recipients in recognition of their service to the community in relation to the 52nd Precinct and across the borough. “Thank you for your continued dedication to our community’s safety!” Hendon said.