Staten Island sees 11% drop in car thefts thanks to new NYPD approach
Last year alone, car thefts increased by 15% across New York City, but on Staten Island, they dropped by 11%.
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Last year alone, car thefts increased by 15% across New York City, but on Staten Island, they dropped by 11%.
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