YONKERS PD: Major crime in Yonkers dropped more than 13 percent in 2018

FBI: Yonkers as the safest city of its size in the country as of 2017,

PRESS RELEASE *** Yonkers Police announce 2018 crime stats, lowest year on record

Yonkers, NY – Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Charles Gardner, with members of the Yonkers City Council and Yonkers Police executives, were proud to announce the City of Yonkers crime statistics for calendar year 2018 at a press conference held in City Hall earlier today.

The Yonkers Police strategy for reducing crime focuses Department resources on five priority areas: guns, gangs, drugs, pattern crimes, and the search for wanted persons.

Through extensive intelligence gathering and crime analysis, the Yonkers Police is able to identify the small number of people who commit the majority of the City’s most serious crime.

Simultaneously, the Department deploys numerous community outreach programs and initiatives in an effort to build trust and cooperation with the community and residents we serve.

This strategy has produced significant results:

· 2018 is the safest year on record for the City of Yonkers

· The City of Yonkers is the #1 safest city in the United States as compared to similarly sized cities

· The City of Yonkers is the #1 safest large city in the State of New York

Specifically for 2018 vs 2017:

Part 1 Crimes are down 13.1% (FBI Uniformed Crime Reporting)

o Murders are down 89%

o Rapes are down 14%

o Robberies are down 22%

o Felony Assaults are down 35%

o Burglaries are down 25%

o Larcenies are down 10%

o Motor Vehicle Thefts are down 15%

All four Precincts experienced double-digit reductions in crime

· Shooting incident are down 46%

· 2018 saw only 1 murder, a historic first time low for the City

Compared to the start of Mayor Spano’s administration:

· Part 1 Crimes are down 42.4% (FBI Uniformed Crime Reporting)

· Murders are down 86%

· Robberies are down 54%

· Burglaries are down 64%

Additionally, as a result of this precision policing strategy, since 2011:

· Arrests have been reduced by 35%

· Public order arrests (disorderly conduct, obstruction, etc.) have been reduced over 50%

· Civilian complaints against Police Officers are down 46%

· Civilian excessive-force complaints against Police Officers are down 84%

“These outstanding statistics are attributed to the new, innovative approach taken by our Yonkers Police Department towards public safety,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “I applaud the good work and synergy created between our community and police officers so that Yonkers continues to be a great place to live, work and play.”

Police Commissioner Charles Gardner stated, “We are very fortunate here in Yonkers because we have a Mayor and City Government that steadfastly supports our Police Department and ensures we have the resources necessary to provide the highest level of service to our residents; and our success is the direct the result of the hardworking, dedicated men & women of this Department who are out there on our streets every day – putting themselves in harm’s way to protect and serve the people of this great City.”

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Benz of Goldens Bridge Fights Hunger With The Community Center of Northern Westchester

GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Since Tom Maoli's purchase of Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge in 2017, Celebrity Motor Cars has been committed to being an essential part of the social and economic well-being of the local Westchester County community. Part of the auto group's culture is to build positive, strong relationships within their community as well as their customers.

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For this particular effort, during the holiday season, Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge has chosen to work closely with The Community Center of Northern Westchester in Katonah, NY. Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge, had an initiative with their customers who brought in non-perishable food for families in need for the months of November- January generating over 218 pounds of food.  The Community Center of Northern Westchester seeks to improve the well-being and self-sufficiency of neighbors in need in Northern Westchester by providing food, clothing, programs, and other resources.


Celebrity Motor Cars CEO Mr. Maoli states: "Philanthropy is like farming. You plant seeds and an entire field grows which produces hundreds and thousands of crops."

With thousands of Westchester County families in need, Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge long term partnership with Community Center of Northern Westchester is sure to make an impact on the lives of others.


When asked why he gives back, Maoli replied "It is biblical that what you give out comes back in spades and then you have even more to give. Not sure why more people do not see it ."

Either way Maoli and Mercedes Benz of Goldens Bridge remain committed to the community.


About Tom Maoli: Mr. Maoli is the President and CEO of Celebrity Motor Cars, LLC a luxury dealership group based in New Jersey and New York. These dealerships include: Lexus of Route 10, Maserati of Morris County, Alfa Romeo of Morris County, BMW of Springfield, as well as Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge. In addition to his growing automotive empire; Tom is the president and CEO of Real Estate Opportunity Investments, LLC, a residential and commercial real estate company. Tom also hosts the "Go Big Or Go Home" radio show every other Sunday at 10 AM on iHeartRadio. Listeners may reach him via email him through his website


Media Contact:
Melanie Borden
(973)319-7900
media@celebritymotorcars.com