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Knicks Games Spike Felony Assaults | New York City News
When the Knicks hit the court in the NBA Finals, crime spiked off the court too—felony assault complaints jumped 30% on game nights, with Manhattan seeing a near-doubling after Game 3’s loss. While overall crime is down, assaults have risen steadily for six years, and Vital City’s report reveals a troubling pattern: arrests for minor offenses often end in dismissals, turning jail time into punishment without solving root causes like poverty or systemic neglect. The NYPD cites a July dip, but this data paints a bigger picture—one where enforcement cycles repeat without real change. Listen in…
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