Bronx National Night Out Builds Community | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Dancing cops and residents turned National Night Out in the Bronx into a vibe-packed community moment, as citywide crime drops—especially shootings and murders hitting record lows—meet the sobering reality of a 12-year-old killed by a stray bullet. While proactive policing and neighborhood patrols are credited with progress, trust-building events like this one remind everyone that safety is still a work in progress, especially in precincts still seeing spikes. It’s celebration meets commitment: safer streets are being built—one dance step, one conversation, one neighborhood at a time. Listen…