Westchester Democratic Delegation Announces Funding Increases For Crime Prevention Initiatives

Jeffrey D. Klein

July 19, 2007

New York City plagued with more than 80% of statewide crime, excluding the city. Total funding for Operation IMPACT will increase from $14.9 million to $17 million.

According to statistics provided by the Governor's office, crime in counties where Operation IMPACT has been implemented is down by 5%.