NEWYORK: New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the citywide expansion of the pilot of “Every Block Count,” a comprehensive program to address historically high rates of violent crime and disorder on specific residential blocks across New York City.
Every Block Counts is a data-driven, multi-agency initiative that focuses on blocks that have historically seen high levels of shooting incidents, crime, and quality-of-life issues.
Chosen blocks receive intensive support and resources from numerous city agencies in an effort to reduce crime and restore lasting safety and livability.
“Every New Yorker deserves to live in a neighborhood that is safe — where the streets and sidewalks are clean and well lit, where street signs are clear, and where you are safe from gun violence and other crime,” said Mayor Adams.
“Every Block Counts is our latest initiative to increase cooperation between city agencies and communities to ensure our city works better for everyone. Since its launch, we’ve seen tremendous success — including a significant reduction in shootings on the targeted pilot blocks. Those reductions have helped drive citywide progress — with shootings and shooting victims at record lows, and major crime down 5.5 percent citywide today. Now, we’re expanding this program across all five boroughs because when city agencies and communities work together, we can achieve real results — block by block, street by street — and make every neighborhood a place where New Yorkers can thrive.”
The pilot program — launched in October 2024 — initially focused on five blocks from each of the two New York City Police Department (NYPD) precincts with the most shooting incidents over the previous five years: the 46th Precinct in the Bronx and the 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn.
Since launching in those two precincts, the pilot blocks have seen a nearly 22 percent decrease in overall crime, an over 33 percent drop in shooting incidents, and a 60 percent reduction in shooting victims — demonstrating the program’s early success in restoring safety.
The program has since expanded citywide, now with five blocks in each of the five boroughs.
This expansion targets 15 additional blocks, focused in the 34th Precinct in Manhattan, the 110th Precinct in Queens, and the 120th Precinct in Staten Island.
Building on the success observed in the pilot precincts, the Adams administration anticipates that the expanded blocks will demonstrate similar declines in violent crime and enhancements in residents’ quality of life.
The expansion draws on the combined efforts of various city agencies to promote safer, more livable neighborhoods across all five boroughs.
“Since its inception, ‘Every Block Counts’ has been laser-focused on making a difference for New Yorkers who face chronic quality-of-life and public safety issues,” said Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Administration Camille Joseph Varlack.
“Our innovative approach addresses community-identified concerns, activates enhanced agency collaboration and visibility in areas of need, and maintains a presence. Now we’re doing a much-needed expansion that will bring that work citywide, and I could not be prouder. This administration is committed to using every tool at our disposal to keep New Yorkers safe and our city the best place to live.”
“Every Block Counts is about using real data to deliver real change — block by block,” said Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry.
“We’re working hand-in-hand with the people who live in neighborhoods most impacted by violence and disorder, and we’re already seeing measurable results: fewer shootings, less crime, and cleaner, safer streets. And these aren’t one-time fixes — we’re building trust, restoring order, and making sure residents feel the difference on their own blocks. Under Mayor Adams’ leadership, this administration is showing what it means to be proactive and relentless in our commitment to public safety.”
“Every community deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen,” said New York State Senator Robert Jackson.
“Initiatives like ‘Every Block Counts’ reflect a growing understanding that lasting safety comes from collaboration, care, and consistent investment. When we center people, not just problems, we move closer to a city where every block — and every life — truly matters. I look forward to seeing this initiative grow in a way that centers equity, collaboration, and care.”
“The Bronx has been under-resourced for so long, leading to persistent crime,” said Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark.
“This multi-faceted approach of caring for people’s needs and addressing the root causes of crime one block at a time will help the entire community improve and thrive.”
“We know that violent crime in our city is concentrated in specific neighborhoods, and we also know that targeted enforcement is effective, said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
“This initiative will increase resources and the focus given to these blocks, including non-law enforcement responses, to enhance safety and quality of life. With Brooklyn experiencing another record year in reducing gun violence, this program can help us to continue this momentum.”
“By prioritizing investment and improving quality of life in historically high-crime areas, ‘Every Block Counts’ has proven successful in reducing crime and breaking the cycle of violence afflicting New York City’s most vulnerable communities,” said Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon.
“These efforts not only provide a path forward for the community but also bring vital city services and job opportunities directly into the neighborhoods that need them most. ‘Every Block Counts’ is more than a slogan — it’s a commitment to equity, safety, and progress for every corner of our city, and I am thrilled to see this data-driven and crime-preventative initiative come to our boroughs.”
