In 1990, after recording a record high 2,262 homicides, some called New York City the “murder capital” of the country. But since then, the homicide rate has steadily declined.
The Big Apple is on pace this year to record fewer homicides than the record low of 333 set in 2014, the New York Daily news reported in early September.
Some have even dubbed today’s NYC “the safest big city” in the US.
You've reached your daily free article limit.
Subscribe and support our veteran writing staff to continue reading.
In 1990, after recording a record high 2,262 homicides, some called New York City the “murder capital” of the country. But since then, the homicide rate has steadily declined.
The Big Apple is on pace this year to record fewer homicides than the record low of 333 set in 2014, the New York Daily news reported in early September.
Some have even dubbed today’s NYC “the safest big city” in the US.
To get a better sense of what New York City’s streets are like these days, we spent three nights with NY Daily News crime reporter Kerry Burke, considered by many to be the best in the city.
Burke, 55, reported from Ground Zero on 9/11, helped break the Eric Garner story, and was even on a few episodes of Bravo’s “Tabloid Wars” in 2006. He said he’s been to roughly four shootings a week since he started the job 16 years ago.
Read the whole story from Business Insider.
Featured image courtesy of AP
Can China’s New Fujian Super Carrier Rival the USS Ford?
US Navy Ramps Up Virginia-Class Submarine Production
Former US Army Soldier Sentenced To 14 Years in Prison For Attempting to Aid ISIS
Former Delta Operator Geo Hand Takes Over The Cellblock
North Korea Shuts Down Unification, Demolishes Inter-Korean Roads
Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis.
TRY 14 DAYS FREEAlready a subscriber? Log In
COMMENTS
You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.