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Boro to mark national night out against crime


This night should prove to be an enjoyable and effective way to promote neighborhood spirit, increase awareness and strengthen Police community relations. Visitors can see the Mounted, Canine, Emergency Service and…

•    102nd Precinct, Richmond Hill

This night should prove to be an enjoyable and effective way to promote neighborhood spirit, increase awareness and strengthen Police community relations. Visitors can see the Mounted, Canine, Emergency Service and Motorcycle divisions from the New York Police Department.

Jamaica Avenue between 121st Street and 124th Street

Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    103rd Precinct, Jamaica

The 103rd Precinct community is joining Jamaica businesses at Rufus King Park for National Night Out this year. The precinct will present the annual Police Officer Charles Davis award in memory of the 103rd cop who was killed in a check cashing store in the mid 90s. Participants will also get a chance to make suggestions or complaints to the precinct.

Rufus King Park, at 153rd Street and Jamaica Avenue.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

•    104th Precinct, Ridgewood

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly were slated to attend. Rides and basketball games for children will take place, as well as VIN etching, sign-up tables for the Explorers police youth organization and medical and health-related information.

Catalpa Avenue from Fresh Pond Road to 65th Street.

Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    105th Precinct, Queens Village

The 105th Precinct, the Community Council and others will be on hand to give crime prevention tips. Vehicle Identification Number etching will be available for cars and parents can check their child-seat safety with the Safe Kids program. Radio station 98.3 K-Joy is slated to provide entertainment and children can play on the playground.

Families can enjoy some free food, food from vendors or bring their own alcohol-free picnic. Coolers will be checked at the gate.

Belmont Race Track at Hempstead Avenue and the Cross Island Parkway, Gate 5.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

•    106th Precinct, Ozone Park

Special divisions of the police and fire departments will attend to display their equipment and answer questions. Officers will share security tips on ways to safeguard you person, property, home and car. A brief proclamation ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m.

Police Officer Nicolas Demutiis Park, located on Liberty Avenue between 101st and 102nd Streets

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    107th Precinct, Fresh Meadows

The precinct’s event will feature a leisurely walk around the block, child fingerprint IDs, music, dancing, free food, face painting and speeches by local elected officials.

6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.: 107th Precinct open house at 71-01 Parsons Blvd.

7:30 p.m. – Electchester Shopping Center, Parsons Boulevard and 71st Avenue

•    108th Precinct, Long Island City

The event will feature horses from the NYPD mounted division, special police equipment on display, balloons, DJ, painting for children, health van and Queens Public Library representatives, who will read to children.

John Andrews Park at 49th Avenue between Fifth Street and Vernon Boulevard

Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    109th Precinct, Flushing

Dancers and martial arts experts will be among some of the entertainers at the event. Civic groups and other local organizations will provide information on their activities.

School yard of PS 20 at 142-30 Barclay Ave.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    110th Precinct, Jackson Heights

The Precinct will offer a variety of health services and recreation for people of all ages as part of the National Night Out. Blood pressure and blood sugar testing, tips on child safety and summer safety will be complimented by music, food and face painting for children.

Hoffman Park at Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    111th Precinct, Bayside

The event will feature crime prevention programs such as VIN etching, as well as food and speeches by elected officials.

Douglaston Plaza Shopping Center, Douglaston Parkway and 61st Avenue, on the upper level near Modell’s

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

•    112th Precinct, Forest Hills

Crime prevention and safety tips, a DJ, blood drive, MTA van, free food and raffle prizes will be available.

MacDonald Park at Queens and Yellowstone boulevards

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    113th Precinct, South Jamaica

The 113th Precinct, the Community Council and the Friends of Baisley Pond Park are hosting National Night Out at Baisley Pond Park. Food, entertainment and crime prevention information will be available. For more information call the Community Affairs officer at 718-712-1627.

Baisley Pond Park, 156th Street and Baisley Boulevard.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

•    114th Precinct, Astoria

The event will offer VIN etching, crime prevention materials, information on the police youth group Explorers, fingerprinting and photo ID for children provided by State Farm, a simulator that teaches youngsters how to call 911, representatives of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, a 38-foot medical van in which blood pressure, glucose and other medical tests will take place and rides for kids.

Astoria Park on the Great Lawn between the Triboro and Hell Gate Bridges

Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.