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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Addressing the persistent drug problem in the Hub area of the Bronx
4:33:36
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DA Clark discusses the ongoing drug problem in the Hub area of the Bronx, highlighting the challenges and the efforts being made to address this issue.
- The Hub area is described as a community with businesses but also pockets of brazen drug dealing and public overdoses
- Clark notes that the drug problem in this area is historic and has been a focus for multiple mayors
- She emphasizes that while law enforcement plays a role, the issue is primarily a public health concern
- The DA's office is working with local community organizations, NYPD, and federal prosecutors to address community concerns and investigate drug trafficking in the area
Darcel Clark
4:33:36
In the hub, that's where 140 Ninth Street, Third Avenue, Melrose Avenue, and Willis Avenues meet, there is a community with dozens of mom and pop shops and chain stores.
4:33:50
But simultaneously, there are pockets of brazen drug dealing and desperate people overdosing on the street.
4:33:58
And again, council member Ayala, I know I don't have to tell you about this.
4:34:02
The drug problem in the hub is historic.
4:34:05
Multiple mayors have vowed to clean it up.
4:34:08
It is inundated with clinics but lacks coordinated public resources.
4:34:14
Law enforcement plays an important role but this perennial problem of substance abuse is a public health issue.
4:34:24
My special investigation bureau has been investigating trafficking and we have renewed efforts to address community concerns working with local community organizations and with NYPD as well as federal prosecutors from the Southern District Of New York.