Op-Ed: Urgent Action Needed to Restore Peace & Security to Woodlawn

The Woodlawn community is facing an urgent issue with repeated and disruptive street parties, particularly on Jerome Avenue and near 233rd Street, escalating into more severe criminal activities. This behavior, once peripheral, now threatens our neighborhood’s safety, with a noticeable increase in crimes such as vehicle theft and disturbances during daytime hours, affecting residents’ daily lives and sense of security.