Mayor’s Briefing After Mass Shooting (August 2025)

Published by: Mayor’s Office, NYC Government
Date: August, 2025
Scope: All NYC, with focus on Crown Heights / 77th Precinct

Following a mass shooting incident, Mayor Eric Adams held a media briefing to address the rise in gun violence and announce steps the city is taking. While the full transcript details didn’t always mention every neighborhood, the 77th Precinct and Crown Heights are part of overall strategies surrounding policing, community outreach, and violence prevention.

Brian Saunders supports many of the measures announced — from increased patrols, city services, and community engagement — but emphasizes that policies must be localized. He urges officials to partner with precinct councils, houses of worship, youth programs, and cultural institutions to tailor actions to the distinct needs of Crown Heights, Weeksville, and Prospect Heights.

For Saunders, announcements are only part of the solution; sustained follow-through and local voice matter most.

Written By Brian Saunders
9/15/2025