NYPD celebrates “Night Out Against Crime” with community across NYC

The NYPD celebrated the 40th National Night Out on Tuesday evening.

Photo by Dean Moses

The NYPD celebrated the National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday evening, an event in its 40th year that sees each precinct across the city hold a community get-together.

From Lower Manhattan to Washington Heights, police station houses looked to build tighter bonds with residents by hosting unique celebrations that included games, barbecues, and meet-and-greets with officers.

NYPD 5th Precinct 

Police Commissioner Edward Caban helped kick-off the evening by visiting the 5th Precinct’s block party-style extravaganza. The top cop shook hands and took selfies with Chinatown residents while the sound of children laughing with joy resounded in the air as they slid down an inflatable slide. 

People lined up at almost every booth along Division Street and Bowery, where locals could receive information brochures on health and safety as well as free giveaways. 

Visitors also had the opportunity to pose for photos in several law enforcement vehicles. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Councilman Christopher Marte in celebrating the festivities.

“We have a saying: public safety is a shared responsibility. We can’t do everything alone,” Commissioner Caban said to the large gathering. “It’s my honor to be here.”

NYPD 6th Precinct 

While the 5th Precinct served as more of a street festival, the 6th Precinct offered a street cookout in the parking area behind their station house on Charles Street and Bleeker. 

Cops manned several grills and cooked burgers and hotdogs while those in the area chatted over open flames. Squirting ketchup and mustard, officers and community members alike enjoyed the evening together as community groups disseminated information on local activities and safety information. 

Midtown North Precinct 

Midtown North, also known as the 18th Precinct, held its event at P.S….