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Mayor Adams reassured the public that there should be no cause for alarm, especially as the shooting coincided with the busy holiday season, highlighted by events like the lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. He noted that crime rates have consistently dropped year-over-year, with decreases in various categories and significant strides in removing firearms from the streets. With upcoming holiday festivities, the mayor emphasized that New York City remains one of the safest large cities in America.