August 1, 2000

DISTRICT ATTORNEY BROWN TO CRISS-CROSS THE COUNTY FOR "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME"

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced today that the Annual "National Night Out Against Crime" will be observed tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 1st with a full schedule of events ranging from crime prevention lectures to youth activities at precincts across Queens County.

District Attorney Brown said "National Night Out Against Crime was established during the height of the epidemic of violent street crime in New York City as a way for citizens to symbolically reclaim the streets. With recent dramatic decreases in crime National Night Out is an important reminder of the need to remain vigilant in the fight against crime. Tomorrow night is an occasion when the residents of Queens County can get out and meet the police officers and law enforcement officials who work in their neighborhoods and are largely responsible for the sharp reduction in violent crime and the significant improvement in the quality of life. They can talk about the serious aspects of combating crime in their communities and enjoy a variety of fun activities featuring music, food and games."

District Attorney Brown is expected to attend many scheduled events across the county including the following:

• The 100th Precinct is the host precinct for Patrol Borough Queens South Crime prevention events including demonstrations by the Aviation mounted, and canine units will take place. In addition EMS and US Park Police units will be present. A special dance demonstration, pony rides and truck rides are featured. The evening will be capped with a fireworks display to begin at 9pm. The celebration will take place at the Beach Club Parking lot, 129 Beach 116th Street on the corner of Ocean Promenade and will begin at 6:30 pm.
  

• 103rd Precinct: A barbeque, games and a jazz band are featured additions to the 103rd's Crime prevention units at the Precinct's celebration in Rufus King Park on Jamaica Avenue, 89th Avenue and 153rd Street in and around the gazebo.
  

• The 104th Precinct: District Attorney Brown will be present at the 104th Precinct's events beginning at 6pm. Fingerprinting, vehicle identification number etching and traffic safety programs are all on the agenda. In addition the precinct will sponsor a basketball competition, music and face-painting for youngsters. The events will take place at the precinct which is located at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue in Glendale.
  

• The 107th Precinct will host Highway and Bicycle Units along with an Emergency Service unit. Also, flashlights will be distributed and there will be face painting and a 15 piece swing band. Activities will be held at Electchester Shopping Center Parking Lot across from the precinct.
  

• The 108th Precinct will sponsor music, games, folk-dancing and face painting in addition to information on crime prevention programs. Elected officials will give presentations at 6pm. Events will take place at Thompson Hill Park which is located at Greenpoint Avenue between 42nd and 43rd streets in Sunnyside.
  

• The 110th Precinct is the host precinct for Patrol Borough Queens North. The precinct is sponsoring a variety of activities beginning at 6pm at Hoffman Park, located at Queens Boulevard, Woodhaven Boulevard and Hoffman Drive behind St. John's Hospital. In addition to crime prevention information and the vehicle bicycle registration program the Hospital will distribute health care information and there will also be a softball game between members of the 110th Precinct.
  

• The 112th Precinct will hold its events in MacDonald Park near Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard in Forest Hills. Displays by NYPD's Crime Prevention Unit, Mounted Units, auto-crime prevention and an art contest are featured. In the event of rain the program will be held at the Forest Hills Jewish Center located at 106-06 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills.