Earlier today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York is investing $20 million in new initiatives to combat MS-13 gang activity on Long Island.
Specifically, New York will grant $15 million in capital funding to support the creation of a new community hub in Brentwood to provide a one-stop shop for social services, as well as recreational and educational opportunities for the community.
Additionally, $2.5 million will be dedicated to improving park safety through the installation of new lighting and surveillance cameras, and $1 million will be used for new surveillance cameras and other law enforcement technology to assist Suffolk County Police Department.
Finally, $1 million will be spent to support apprenticeship programs that teach at-risk youth both job and life skills, as well as $500,000 to strengthen mental health and social services programs across Long Island. By taking this holistic approach, the State is not only helping to curb gang violence in the short-term, but it is also addressing many of the underlying factors that lead to its spread.
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Source: NYGovCuomo
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