Community and law enforcement enjoyed a time honored tradition bringing each other together for a night of great fun and understanding. The 49th Precinct, 49th Precinct Community Council and Neighborhood Development Initiatives Corp. hosted the 34th annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 1 at Comras Mall. The police-community partnership celebration featured live music by Just Nuts Party Band, dancers, amusement rides, slushies and cotton candy, a 50/50 raffle and free information on crime prevention, community organizations and homeland security.

Jacobi Medical Center provided educational life-saving literature to guests.
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Carmen Figueroa brought her dog, Maximo to celebrate National Night Out Against Crime.
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(l-r) Our Lady of Shkodra’s dancers Elisa Qehaja, John Zagreda and Nadia Hodzic gave a crowd pleasing Albanian dance performance.
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Local community and law enforcement leaders joined elected officials in celebrating togetherness.
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(l-r) Suad Hassan, Elizabeth Vega, Lisa Nunez and Haley Vacero distributed delicious cookies.
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(l-r) Elias, Dheya and Mohammed Aljahim took a break from riding their bikes at Comras Mall.
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Councilman Andy King (back, l), Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj (back, 2nd from l) and Senator Jeff Klein (back, 2nd from r) met with residents at this year’s community and police celebration.
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