Natalie Hernandez

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Aug 15, 2025, 12:35 PM

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Elected officials called on the NYPD to boost security in the area a week after 14-year-old Angel Mendoza was fatally stabbed in Williamsbridge Oval Park.

Their letter to Commissioner Jessica Tisch urges more patrols, NYPD-monitored cameras and a dedicated precinct contact.

Officials say the park has seen a string of violent crimes in recent years.