NYC Gun Violence Sees Significant Drop

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a significant decrease in gun violence across New York State. The Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative has yielded impressive results, with shooting incidents with injury dropping by 14% in the first seven months of 2025.

Key Findings:

• Statewide Decline: Shootings with injuries decreased by 14%, and shooting deaths dropped by 21% compared to the same period in 2024.
• GIVE Initiative Success: The 28 participating police departments outside of NYC reported 48 fewer shootings and nearly 100 fewer shooting victims.
• City-Specific Reductions:
  • Albany: 53% decline in shooting incidents
  • Buffalo: 25% decline
  • Syracuse: 10% decline
  • Rochester: 8% decline
  • New York City: Nearly 20% decrease in shootings and shooting victims (NYPD data).
• Record Investments: The state's record investments in public safety and prevention initiatives are credited with this success. Governor Hochul recently announced $36 million in GIVE funding.

Governor Hochul's Statement:

“Gun violence in New York is falling as a direct result of our record investments in public safety and prevention initiatives… I remain committed to investing in programs that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals and keep our communities safe.”

Data & Resources:

Detailed data for each participating police department and an interactive dashboard are available on the DCJS statistics page.

The FY26 budget includes $347 million in funding for gun violence prevention programs, including GIVE.