Seizure of weapons in NYC's public schools has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. As of last week, more than 5,500 weapons, including knives, box cutters and tasers were discovered—a 124% increase since the 2018-2019 school year, according to the NYPD.
We have to stop living like the way it ought to be and live like the way it is. Guns are in the hands of our children.“Should we have to do that? No, we should not,” he said during Wednesday’s press conference. “But we have to stop living like the way it ought to be and live like the way it is. Guns are in the hands of our children.”that such tactics risk breaking the trust between parents and their children.
Adams also continued to blame social media for spreading videos of young drill rappers, who he accused of glorifying gun violence. At one point, he played an Instagram video which features a group of youths rapping and holding guns. He said the video had 275,000 views.Schools Chancellor David Banks, who joined the mayor at the press conference, said he planned to convene meetings with school officials and families to discuss new system-wide approaches to school safety.
Outside of focusing on the home, Adams also called on Republican senators who have opposed stricter gun laws to develop the “moral courage” to reserve their stance. He also urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to declare New York’s concealed carry law — which requires gun owners to show “proper cause” to carry a handgun in public — unconstitutional.NYC news never sleeps. Get the Gothamist Daily newsletter and don't miss a moment.
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