Op-Ed | Improving quality of life as we make New York City the best place to raise a family

We all want to enjoy a great quality of life in the greatest city in the world — but it’s the everyday things that matter. New Yorkers don’t want to live with excessive noise, illegal parking, homelessness-related issues, outdoor drug use, aggressive panhandling, and all the other issues that have risen steadily across the five boroughs over the last six years.

That’s why the Adams administration is tackling these problems head on with our new NYPD Quality of Life Division. This is a citywide public safety initiative focused on enhancing trust between communities and the police, while addressing everyday concerns that impact New Yorkers’ sense of safety and well-being. We want our streets to feel and be orderly and safe for all New Yorkers, especially our families and children.