Police officers from the 106th Precinct held the 9/11 flag as part of the ceremony for the flag appearing at the 106 Precinct’s night out against crime.
Kevin Bast, left, and Michael Brown, right, battle it out on one of the inflatable games and rides set up at Mafera Park in Ridgewood.
Across Queens on Tuesday night, residents came out in droves to meet with police from their local precincts as part of the National Night Out Against Crime. The National Night Out is an annual show of support for police departments across the U.S. It’s designed to strengthen neighborhoods’ anti-crime, anti-drug spirit and build bridges between communities and their local police.
Last year, more than 15,000 neighborhoods and 37 million people in 50 states took part in the night.
In the 112th, 106th, 104th and 102nd precincts in Queens, residents turned out to show their support.
In neighborhoods spanning from Ridgewood to Howard Beach and throughout Queens, neighbors got the chance to grab a hot dog, play games or dance the night away with officers patrolling their local communities.
Photos by Luis Gronda. Jeremiah Dobruck and Natalia Kozikowska
Radio station 92.3 Now made an appearance giving residents from all over a chance to step up to the wheel for a chance to win prizes like tee- shirts, DVDs and fun stickers.
Lindenwood resident Mary Pizzariella (top right) along with her children Mason (second from right), Madison (third from right) and their friends Shai Taraby (far right), Kristen (second from left) and Rocco Romanelli (left) enjoyed the festivities at the night out against crime event.
