Join the 17th Precinct Community Council Meeting: Addressing Recent Events and Ongoing Initiatives on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30pm

When: Wednesday, November 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: In-person at Sutton Place Synagogue (225 East 51st Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) or via Zoom (registration link below).

The 17th Precinct Community Council invites residents to join their November meeting to discuss critical neighborhood updates, including the recent stabbing incidents addressed in a statement by Matt Roberts, which is attached for your review.

Updated Agenda:

• Latest on Stabbing Incidents
• Crime Report
• Updates on Scams
• Holiday Traffic Management
• Q&A

In-person Attendance:
The meeting will be held at Sutton Place Synagogue. Please bring proof of vaccination and booster. Masks are highly recommended but not mandatory.

Virtual Attendance:
To join via Zoom, register in advance using this link: Zoom Registration. After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on how to join. Questions for the precinct can be sent in advance to Nora by 2:00 p.m. on November 20.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engage with your community on vital topics.

For more details, or to view a recording of last month’s meeting (available until November 20), visit the 17th Precinct Community Council website or Facebook page.

We hope to see you there!

Note: The full statement by Matt Roberts is included below.

Statement by Matt Roberts

I was briefed by NYPD regarding the recent unprovoked stabbings in Manhattan. Thanks to the proactive patrol strategies implemented by the 17th Precinct, the lone suspect was swiftly apprehended at 46th Street and 1st Avenue, and two kitchen knives were recovered.

These senseless acts of violence should never have occurred and highlight critical failures in our criminal justice and mental health systems. It is imperative that all city and state elected officials come together immediately to implement meaningful solutions to address these ongoing challenges.

My deepest sympathies are with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time.

We’ll discuss further at Wednesday’s community meeting. For those interested in attending, please visit @17thPrecinctCC for more information.