BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — Security cameras are up and running in the Throggs Neck Business Improvement District.
Community leaders and the New York City Police Department say this will allow them to monitor illegal activities taking place in their neighborhoods.
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“Anyone who is doing anything illegal in the Throggs Neck bid, we're going to keep an eye on you,” said Bob Jane, Throggs Neck Business Improvement District executive director.
The message is loud and clear. With around a dozen security cameras in place, everyone is being watched and crime is not welcome in the area.
“From Bruckner and Tremont to Miles and Tremont, you'll enjoy every inch of it. You turn around and see every inch of hair on your face,” Gene added.
For Joe DeMarco, owner of the Italian Deli on Tremont Avenue, it's the reckless and speeding drivers that concern him most. He says this for himself and his business. It's personal.
“An employee's mother actually died because of a speeding ticket. That's how she lost her mother. About six years ago,” he said.
The cameras are monitored in real time by 45 systems.th station and police headquarters.
“So if something happens, we can actually go live and review it. We use it as a tool to assist investigations, and also as an additional tool for our prosecutorial services. It works,” said Johnny Orellana, NYPD Deputy Inspector and Chief of 45 Investigations.th Province.
There are 321 businesses in this district. Jaen says this extra layer of security is already paying off.
“Three days after the cameras were installed, a woman was attacked and robbed as she walked to the bank at 10 o'clock. He came up from behind, body slammed her and ran. Please think about whether you have shown it.
He hopes the cameras will also help crack down on illegal marijuana stores.
“Right now, I think we have nine people in Bitt. These cannabis stores don't call the police when they get robbed. We're not going to allow this cancer to get into our community. ”
The camera was made possible by funding from New York State Representative Michael Benedetto. PIX11 News has learned that $400,000 has been allocated to this project
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