Violence prevention still an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ task for upstate New York cities despite decrease in shootings

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — According to new data from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, violent gun crime is down in virtually every city across upstate New York.

Law enforcement welcomes the news but says it’s still not good enough.

“Public safety and violence prevention remains an all-hands-on-deck here at the city of Rochester,” said Rochester Mayor Malik Evans. “Nobody here says ‘It’s not my job’ when it comes to public safety.”…

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