The NYPD on Monday officially launched a new division focused on tackling quality-of-life issues.
Mayor Eric Adams says the Quality of Life Division will work to make the city feel safer.
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The NYPD has officially launched a new "Quality of Life Division" focused on making the city feel safer
The agency said the new unit will crack down on concerns including reckless e-bike driving, illegal vending, outdoor substance use, noise complaints and illegal parking
The initiative is starting out as a pilot program. City officials say they will evaluate it over the next two months before expanding it to other police precincts
"Since day one, the administration has been clear, as l've stated over and over again: We will not tolerate an atmosphere of any and everything goes

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