NEW YORK (PIX11) – The NYPD's summer safety initiative appears to be yielding positive results.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams touted a historic drop in crime while announcing plans to expand summer safety zones. While shootings and homicides are down in New York City, subway assaults are up nearly 20%, according to NYPD data.

Chief of Department John Chell discusses public safety on PIX11 Morning News.

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