Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is facing criticism for his perceived inaction on rising crime rates in Manhattan. Violent crime has increased by 5.3% in 2024 compared to 2023. Specifically, Central Park has seen a 182% rise in violent crime year-to-date as of June 23, 2024. Critics, including constituents and other officials, argue that Levine's response to public safety concerns has been inadequate and dismissive. Additionally, the murder and multiple stabbings on East 14th Street highlight a broader failure in leadership and follow-through by elected officials. Council Member Keith Powers represents the district with the greatest increase in violent crime year-over-year in Q1 2024.
The murder/multiple stabbings on East 14th Street are indicative of a failure of leadership, consistency, and follow-through by our elected officials. You cannot govern by press conference. The issue has been plain as day for years. You don't need a meeting of "stakeholders" 1/
Hey @MarkLevineNYC this your borough? Violent crime is up 182% YTD in Central Park as of 6/23. Mark perhaps you can be a dear and tell us about how this compares to violent crime in parks in "red" states because this is what you think your constituents care about. https://t.co/EBbsAgI0yT
It's a good time to remember that "tough on crime" Keith Powers represents the district with the greatest increase in violent crime YOY Q1 2024 vs 2023. Until Keith is tough enough to demand action in the state legislature, his statement is just another empty platitude. https://t.co/ThC1YFNA9k https://t.co/hdHy6OZY6d
This is my neighborhood. We can’t let NYC death spiral. @NYCMayor - can you clearly define how you will make our streets safer? This was broad daylight on a Sunday. https://t.co/ckihszdeYM
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine/@MarkLevineNYC is too busy mocking constituents who complain about violent crime in his Manhattan utopia. It is particularly reprehensible that Levine's mockery of public safety concerns disregards the fact that the individuals most… https://t.co/ywEOPcCdWZ
Oh, the tragedy of Mark Levine/@MarkLevineNYC, our valiant Manhattan Borough President, who's apparently too ensconced in the plush cushions of his limo to notice the little issue of rising crime rates. It's a mere trifle, really—just a 5.3% increase in 2024 over 2023, and a… https://t.co/oZD24Jm6qs https://t.co/ywEOPcCdWZ