New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Touts 12% Retail Theft Drop in NYC, 5% Decline in State

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul touts 12% retail theft drop in NYC, 5% decline in state

The decline represents nearly 5,000 fewer instances of retail theft in the city compared to the previous year, according to statewide data.

Gov. Hochul Touts Reduction in Crime Amid Trump Threats

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said retail theft has dropped in New York as President Donald Trump threatens to bring federal law enforcement to reduce crime in her state. Retail theft in New York City has dropped 12% year over year, while shoplifting incidents have declined 5% throughout the state, the governor's office said. The declines come after the state increased penalties for shoplifting while also providing additional funding for law enforc…

NYC sees 12% drop in shoplifting as state’s retail theft crackdown takes effect: Hochul

New York City has seen a 12% drop in shoplifting, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday -- crediting the double-digit dip on Albany's retail theft crackdown passed last year.

Hochul: Businesses in New York turning a corner in fight against retail theft

Hochul announced Tuesday that incidents are down more than 12% year-over-year in New York City and down 5% across the rest of the state.

Hochul: NYC retail theft down amid organized crime crackdown

Governor Hochul announced a significant reduction in retail theft in New York City, attributing the decline to a comprehensive crackdown on organized retail cri

Retail theft in New York is down, according to Governor Kathy Hochul

Gov. Hochul reports a decline in retail theft across the state.