New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch recently celebrated the destruction of 3,375 illegal handguns and 200 rifles, a small part of over 21,400 firearms seized since Adams took office. The weapons were shredded and recycled, with the material to be used for a memorial honoring gun violence victims. Adams emphasized ongoing efforts to combat gun violence, including the recovery of ghost guns, and highlighted initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety and reducing firearm-related incidents.
