Crime Awareness on the Agenda of Elmhurst

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Since the Pan America Hotel on Queens Boulevard was converted to a homeless shelter this past June, there has been more talk of crime in the neighborhood. Although Police data shows the crime rate has not climbed, community activists worry the reluctance of Asian immigrants to report crimes to the police has become a problem in the neighborhood.

Rising Crime in East Harlem: Inhabitants and Police Do Not Agree on Facts

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While NYPD statistics show that crime is rising in East Harlem, locals feel safer than ever.