Aug. 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien

Hundreds of residents flocked to Astoria Park and Lou Lodati Park to celebrate the National Night Out Against Crime with officers from the 108th and 114th Precincts Tuesday night.

National Night Out, an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and community camaraderie on the first Tuesday in August, took place in precincts across the city on a balmy evening on Aug. 5.

Officers from the 108th Precinct joined local community residents at Sunnyside’s Lou Lodati Park from 5 to 8 p.m., with free food, photo opportunities, music and dancing on offer for local residents.

Capt. Hameed Armani, who assumed command of the 108th Precinct earlier this year, said events such as National Night Out are crucial in order to build relation

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