27th Ann. Nat'l Night Out
28th Precinct Community Council Inc.
2010 National Night out in Harlem was an eventful evening. There was a great police presence and we were addressed by two of our community's elected officials.
The purpose for the annual celebration is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Cities, towns and neighborhoods Nationwide 'celebrate' NNO with a variety of events and activities such as block parties; cookouts; visits from local police and sheriff departments; parades; exhibits; flashlight walks; contests; outdoor concerts and youth programs.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Congressman Rangel addressed the crowd at the Celebration in front of the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building. Deputy Inspector Rodney Harrison is the MC of the evening.
Stanley Gleaton, Chairman of Community Board 10, Barbara Askins, President & CEO of 125th Street BID and Captain Burke of the 28th Precinct.
Sister Saku of 93.5 Radio in NY came out to celebrate National Night Out with her youth group bringing the message of Peace.
Local artists perform for the crowd.
The purpose for the annual celebration is to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Cities, towns and neighborhoods Nationwide 'celebrate' NNO with a variety of events and activities such as block parties; cookouts; visits from local police and sheriff departments; parades; exhibits; flashlight walks; contests; outdoor concerts and youth programs.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Congressman Rangel addressed the crowd at the Celebration in front of the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building. Deputy Inspector Rodney Harrison is the MC of the evening.
Stanley Gleaton, Chairman of Community Board 10, Barbara Askins, President & CEO of 125th Street BID and Captain Burke of the 28th Precinct.
Sister Saku of 93.5 Radio in NY came out to celebrate National Night Out with her youth group bringing the message of Peace.
Local artists perform for the crowd.
National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. Plus, the benefits your community will derive from National Night Out will most certainly extend well beyond the one night.
