Parkgoers, officials call for lights and cameras at Williamsbridge Oval
People in the Norwood community told News 12 they don't like to visit the Williamsbridge Oval at night because they're scared of violence.
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People in the Norwood community told News 12 they don't like to visit the Williamsbridge Oval at night because they're scared of violence.
In August, 14-year-old Angel Mendoza was stabbed to death at the playground in the park, sparking public outrage over safety measures.
Two months later, Council Member Eric Dinowitz said nothing has changed, and he is wondering why the city is taking to long to take action.
"Everyone deserves to feel safe, especially at their local parks. A park is where kids play, where older adults come to sit and read the newspaper. And that takes a combination of programing. Sometimes it takes police presence and sometimes it takes things like security cameras, sometimes it takes lighting," said Dinowitz.
He said he spoke with the mayor a month ago, but hasn't seen any concrete progress.
Meanwhile, parkgoers told News 12 they only go to the park during the day time.
"Sometimes it is dangerous, but sometimes not. It depends what time you come out," said Edwin Rodriguez, a frequent parkgoer.
The mayor's office told News 12 it's installing two cameras along the central path of the park this month. The NYPD told News 12 it bought four cameras that will go up soon.
