![]() 'We need to now stop the domestic terror that we're living out every day in these cities,' Adams, 61, told radio anchor Rita Cosby on her late-night program The Rita Cosby Show last week, speaking on how he plans to address the city's massive crime surge since assuming office last month.ĭuring the interview, the former NYPD captain blamed the increase on sweeping policy changes Bragg made last month that lighten punishments for armed robbery and burglary suspects and allow career criminals and repeat offenders back on the streets after committing violent, felony offenses. Rape has also increased by more than 35 per cent and overall crime in the Big Apple has skyrocketed by 41.65 per cent, according to the data.Īmid the surge in violent crimes, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has criticized new Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for his soft-on-crime approach. While murders are down nearly 13 per cent at this time over last year, shootings have increased almost 30 per cent. Pictured: Footage taken from inside the apartment According to the New York Police Department, the two men used tape to zip-tie the victim's hands and 'menaced' him with a knife.
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