Teen shootout sends blue city residents running for cover as youth gangs surge ahead of mayoral race: expert
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New York City has observed a concerning increase in juvenile crime following the implementation of the “Raise the Age Law,” which has given gangs a worrying chance to take advantage of the city’s young population, according to an expert.

Introduced in 2018 by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and supported by Gov. Kathy Hochul, this law raised the criminal responsibility age from 16 to 18, enabling young offenders to evade adult trials. Furthermore, defendants up to 21 years old can be placed in juvenile detention rather than adult facilities.

Experts warn that this law encourages gangs to exploit minors for serious offenses, as these young offenders often face a lower likelihood of being charged as adults.

A representative from the mayor’s office mentioned that Mayor Adams has clearly stated that the “Raise the Age” legislation, passed by the former governor, has significantly contributed to the younger age of both perpetrators and victims of violent crimes.

The mayor’s office continues to urge state lawmakers to amend these laws to ensure public safety and accountability. Despite its intentions, the legislation has led to higher rearrest rates among young probationers and increased youth felony arrests. However, the Adams administration is focused on educating and involving youth before they encounter the justice system.

In response, Adams has promised to allocate resources to community programs aimed at addressing gang activities, youth issues, and domestic violence. However, Porcher warns parents that their teens might be involved in gangs without showing obvious signs of such activities.

“Ultimately, it’s those social constructs that the adolescent is a part of, whether they’re in school or just hanging out in the neighborhood that leads these adolescents to the nefarious behavior,” Porcher told Fox News Digital. “And in many instances, the parents may not even know that that’s what their kid is doing unless they’re alerted by police. But a lot of times this stuff doesn’t come into the house.” 

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