Attack on NYPD Officers by Teen Tren de Aragua Gang Members

Teen members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua attacked NYPD officers in Times Square, leading to arrests and charges. Authorities criticize weak-on-crime policies for allowing repeat offenders to cycle through arrests without accountability.

Repeat Offenders and Recidivism Crisis in New York City

NYPD Transit Chief and Mayor Eric Adams highlight the issue of repeat offenders in New York City, with some individuals having 50-plus or 100-plus arrests. The city is facing a 'recidivism crisis' where a small number of people commit a large number of crimes, including assaults on transit workers and shoplifting.