Bronx Crime Continues Despite Mass Police Actions




Midday on WNYC show

Summary: <p>Last month the NYPD reported that overall crime in the city has declined, but the Bronx has seen murders nearly double in 2018. This comes two years after a massive gang takedown in the Bronx, where 120 people were arrested. WNYC’s Mirela Iverac looks at whether the mass arrest has actually made the Bronx any safer, in a new radio series, “Takedown in the Bronx.” </p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino.</em></p>