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At UNC Pembroke, frustrations about safety reach fever pitch following shootings
A report by the CCC showed that shooting incidents near college campuses rose more than 150% and casualties more than doubled from 2001 to 2016.
Good gun owners unite: A new group could break the deadlock on firearm-safety laws
Nearly a dozen in custody following 2 attacks hours apart in Times Square
Caban set to deliver 'State of the NYPD' Address amid rise in felony assault, grand larceny in NYC
Did US homicide rate rise of fall in 2023?
Unneeded oversight overburdens cops: Be wary of the How Many Stops Act
Rudy Giuliani, RICO Champion, Gets Indicted on Law He Made Famous
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell to Hand Out Promotions as Last Official Act
US Police Debate Shifts in the 3 years Since Murder of George Floyd (May 25, 2023)
Man Charged for NYC Subway Killing that Inflamed Tensions in Fearful City (May 12, 2023)
CCC President Richard Aborn says "It perfectly captures two sides of fear."
Cybersecurity Conference Addresses the Threat Within (March 22, 2023)
President Aborn spoke at Fordham's Lincoln Center Conference on March 16th
Violence Near NYC Schools Surges with Shootings, Stabbings (February 18, 2023)
CCC President Richard Aborn speaks of how guns are permeating youth culture
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s Stormy First Year (January 2, 2023)
CCC President Richard Aborn speaks to the Daily News.
Backed by New State Law, Buffalo Files First Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers (December 28, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn heralded the law as a smart way to fight gun crime.
CCC President Aborn on New Gun Laws for New York on Bob Herbert's Op-Ed TV on CUNY TV (September 13, 2022)
CUNY TV's Bob Herbert talks to CCC President Richard Aborn on the recent Supreme Court ruling, which struck down part of the New York's 109-year-old concealed carry law, is forcing some big changes in NYC, and what that will mean for safety in NYC, and what that will mean for the safety of the everyday New Yorker.
Interest in Owning Guns Soars in New York Following the Supreme Court Decision on Concealed Weapons (June 27, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses New Yorkers conceal carry taking effect.
Richard Aborn - Enforcement of lax gun laws must change (June 26, 2022)
| Richard Aborn - Enforcement of lax gun laws must change |
In Depth: Fighting back against New York City's crime surge (June 24, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses New York's crime surge and growing fear in the city.
Gun rights: Supreme Court brings Second Amendment to the streets (June 23, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses New York crime surge and growing fear in the city.
"Reprehensible": New Yorkers React to Supreme Court Ruling on State's Concealed Carry Laws (June 23, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses what new ruling means for New York.
The Supreme Court Gun Ruling Could Lead to More Violence (June 23, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses the ruling by supreme court on gun law.
CCC President discusses pending Supreme Court Case (June 14, 2022)
Exclusive: Sources say if Supreme Court overturns New York gun carry law, new rules could take years to implement.
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses fear of crime (June 7, 2022)
More than 75% of New Yorkers worry they will be victims of violent crime: poll
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses the consequence of gun violence should law be overturned (June 6, 2022)
New York Officials Fear Supreme Court Ruling Will Mean More Gun Crime.
CCC President on Gun Violence: 'Congress just won't listen' (May 11, 2022)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses Congress upcoming decision.
CCC President Richard Aborn Discusses Rise in Crime (April 6, 2022)
Adams banked his mayoralty on public safety. Crime skyrocketed during his first 100 days in office.
CCC President Richard Aborn Discusses Critical Need for a Common Set of Facts in Bail Reform Debate (March 31, 2022)
NY lawmakers failed to get baseline data to analyze bail reform impacts.
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses NYPD Teams Tackle on Guns (March 11, 2022)
NYPD teams to tackle guns
CCC President Richard Aborn Discussing How This 'Progressive Prosecutor' Balances Politics and Public Safety (February 26, 2022)
How This 'Progressive Prosecutor' Balances Politics and Public Safety.
CCC President Richard Aborn Discusses the Critical Role of Gun Owners in the Gun Control Debate (February 9, 2022)
The gun reform debate is not impenetrable - just ask gun owners.
CCC President Richard Aborn Discusses New Policies of Manhattan District Attorney (February 4, 2022)
Manhattan D.A. Sharpens Crime Policies That Led to Weeks of Backlash.
CCC President Richard Aborn on Open Letter of Support for Mayor Adams (January 31, 2022)
Adams Administration Releases Open Letter Showing Broad Support for Mayor Adams' Efforts to Make New.
CCC President Richard Aborn writes Open Letter of Support for Mayor Adams (January 31, 2022)
Mayor Adams, Releases Open Letter Showing Broad Support For His Efforts To Make NY Safer And A More Just City.
CCC President Richard Aborn Addresses the State of Crime in NYC (January 30, 2022)
New York is sliding back to the bad old days of violence.
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses new District Attorney Alvin Bragg (January 20, 2022)
Bragg's Policy Shift Causes Furor, Though Few Cases Would Be Affected.
CCC of New York City Virtual Forum featuring Alvin Bragg, District Attorney - New York County (January 24, 2022)
A discussion with District Attorney Alvin Bragg about the slate of reforms his office is utilizing. Guests had the opportunity to present a question to the District Attorney. Moderated by Richard Aborn.
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses use of undercover operations to get illegal guns. (January 3, 2022)
Mayor Eric Adams hitting all the right notes in his first days.
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses crime challenges facing NYC (January 2, 2022)
Eric Adams, new top cop Keechant Sewell face these key NYPD challenges.
NYC gun violence, cops' sagging morale, frayed community relations - NYPD's next commissioner will have her hands full (September 19, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses challenges the new police commissioner will face
NYPD crime strategist 'cautiously optimistic' over fewer shootings (August 19, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses what the drop in shootings really means for the city.
The Next Mayor's Challenge Checklist (August 19, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses how a new Mayor will approach crime.
He Paid His Subway Fare. Then He Was Tasered by the Police. (July 15, 2021)
CCC President Richard Abron discusses the crack down on crime in the city.
Rising Crime Overtakes Police Reform as Election Issue in New York, Elsewhere (June 22, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses national surge in violence impacting debate on reform.
'He knows policing in and out': the law-and-order candidate for New York mayor (June 19, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses how crime is shaping mayoral campaign.
NYPD: Cops teaming with ATF to stem city gun violence (June 8, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discuses need for federal / city effort to reduce gun crimes.
How to attack gun violence now (June 6, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn issues 100 day emergency plan to reduce gun violence.
Shea: Bail reforms have NYPD 'chasing our tail' (June 1, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses impact of bail reform.
Can U.S. Policing Be Saved? (May 17, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses police oversight and discipline.
Mayoral Democrats Take Harder Stance On Crime After Shootings (May 13, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses how rise in shootings and murder are shaping NYC mayoral race.
Coping With the 'Crisis of Violence' (May 13, 2021)
In depth interview with CCC President Richard Aborn on crime, criminal justice reform, and crime reduction. Getting the balance right
Exclusive: Mom of toddler struck by suitcase now in fear of growing violence in NYC (May 11, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses alarming rise in random attacks.
Revisit McCain Institute's 2021 Sedona Forum to discuss 'Defending Democracy' (June 22, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing extremism and the threat to democracy
Could Crime Tip the Scale of the Mayoral Race? (May 19, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses impact of Times Square shooter.
Fixing policing is a long, hard slog (April 22, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the need for a completely redone police model.
Shea: NYPD needs 'tools in the toolbox' to fight crime in post-pandemic NYC (April 20, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing Police Commissioner's response to rise in crime.
Times Square Businesses Fear Return to the Bad Old Days as Quality of Life Slips (April 19, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the continual surge of homicides.
New Report Calls for Transformation of Police Forces into Police Services (April 17, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the change from Police Force to Police Service.
How social media slights, beefs fuel gang related violence on staten island (April 13, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing threat of rising violence to the city.
NYC Mayor de Blasio's office says he is having 'too much fun,' amid crime, homelessness and business closures. (April 9, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing Mayor's response during crime surge.
Shootings up 77 percent and a third of small businesses closed in NYC - but who cares? (April 9, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the 77% rise in crime in the city.
Biden Steps Up Federal Efforts To Counter Extremism In The United States (April 7, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing Anti-extremism program
New York City shootings, homicides continue to surge, NYPD stats say (March 29, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the continual surge of homicides.
'We have to break the cycle': Violence across city, sparked by gang retribution, continues to rise (March 27, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing 'Breaking the Cycle of Violence' in NYC
How Laws Allow the World's Largest Police Departments to Use Lethal Force (March 11, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the need for action against use of force officers.
It's Too Late to Merely Reform the NYPD - It's Time for Significant Changes (February 26, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the need for Police Reform.
How Are Activists Managing Dissension Within the 'Defund the Police' Movement? (February 23, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the 'Defund the Police' movement.
New York City Sustained Its Bloodiest Year In Nearly A Decade. What Happened? (February 5, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the rise in crime trends starting in 2019.
Cops and Crime in the 2021 Campaign (February 04, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses Candidates running for office in NYC need to call for reform.
Max & Murphy Podcast: Balancing Police Reform and Fighting Crime (February 04, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn Interview with the Max & Murphy Radio show.
Increasing Shooting Violence Correlates to Quality-of-Life Calls, NYPD Data Shows (January 29, 2021)
CCC President Richard Aborn discussing the increase of shooting violence in NYC.
NYPD's Head Count Lowest in 10 years, Officials Say (October 8, 2020)
CCC President Richard Abron discusses the state of NYPD recruitment and retirement
Black New Yorkers Are Twice as Likely to Be Stopped by the Police, Data Shows (September 23, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses policing in Black neighborhoods.
President of CCC of NYC talks gun violence, NYPD reform (August 31, 2020)
Richard Aborn President of CCC talks gun violence & NYPD reform
Shea: More NYPD Cops to Work Weekends Amid Ongoing Surge of Shootings (August 24, 2020)
Richard Aborn President of CCC discusses NYPDs need for more resources.
Grand Juries Resume Hearing NYC Cases After Pandemic (August 12, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn talks about the lack of gun violence convictions amid rise in shootings.
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea Says Police Make Progress Stemming Shooting Violence (August 10, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses the NYPD's response to the growth of violent crime.
Children are Paying the Price as Gun Violence Surges Nationwide (August 7, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn talks about the importance of swiftly getting illegal guns off the streets.
New York AG files suit to dissolve NRA (August 6, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses the New York Attorney General's suit filed to dissolve NRA.
Data Doesn't Support De Blasio, NYPD Claim That Shooting Surge is Due to Court Shutdown (July 30, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn calls for an end to "the blame game."
African American Mayors Lay Out Plan for Police Reform Without 'Defunding' (July 27, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses significant changes that should be made for police oversight.
Richard Aborn Discusses CCC Of NYC, Reforming Police Training + More (July 24, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn joins the Breakfast Club to discuss reforming the police
De Blasio's 'Stalled' Pet NYPD Neighborhood Policing Plan Draws Outside Look (July 23, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses Mayor De Blasio getting outside consultant to look at policies.
Leadership, Not Finger-Pointing, Needed to Stem Rise in Violent Crime (July 22, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn discusses the need for leadership and not finger pointing during the current rise in crime.
Crime is Surging in US Cities. Some Say Defunding the Police Will Actually Make it Fall. (July 14, 2020)
New York Successfully Preventing Gun Violence By Working With Youth, Their Community.
Report from State AG Letitia James Recommends More Public Oversight of NYPD (July 8, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn comments on the need for better oversight in NYPD.
CCC President Richard Aborn Comments on Claims Bail Reform Will Cause Spike in Gun Violence (July 8, 2020)
NYPD's Own Stats Debunk Claims of Bail Reform leading to spike in gun violence.
Disbanding NYPD Plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit Gets Mixed Reaction (June 17, 2020)
Crime Commission President Richard Aborn discusses the disbanding of NYPD's Anti-Crime Unit.
NYC to Release Police Disciplinary Information, Mayor Bill de Blasio Says (June 17, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn makes a statement about the need to move police discipline swiftly but to also protect due process rights of police officers.
Core Truths (June 1, 2020)
CCC President Richard Aborn issues a statement "Core Truths" regarding George Floyd death and ensuing protests.
Reinvent Policing Without Harming Cops' Ability to Fight crime: That's the Delicate Challenge Before Us in NYC. (June 25, 2019)
CCC President Richard Aborn pens an op-ed about the state of New York City Policing.
The CCC's Director of Violence Prevention, Stephanie Ueberall, Issues an OP-ED on the Real Experiences of Youth and How We Can Do Better by Them. (May 16, 2019)
New York Successfully Preventing Gun Violence By Working With Youth, Their Community
Stephanie Ueberall featured in the Crime Report (February 27, 2019)
Background Checks Alone Won't Stop Gun Violence: Experts.
Wendy Prudencio Discusses Job Readiness Program in the New York Times Learning Section (February 23, 2019)
A Reality Check Before Joining the Work Force.
CCC President Richard Aborn Discusses New York's Leadership to Reduce Gun Violence (January 31, 2019)
What's Next For Gun Safety in New York?