Rep. Meeks, a Founder of 116th Precinct Task Force, Issues Statement on Unveiling of Site for New Precinct in Queens

Rep. Meeks, a Founder of 116th Precinct Task Force, Issues Statement on Unveiling of Site for New Precinct in Queens

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Meeks, a founder of the 116th Precinct Task Force, released the following statement on the unveiling of the site for the new 116th Precinct on 242-40 North Conduit Avenue in Rosedale, a neighborhood of Southeast Queens:

"For over two decades, I have worked with community organizations to bring a new precinct to Southeast Queens. This announcement would not be possible without the hard work of civic organizations such as the Federated Blocks of Laurelton, the Rosedale Civic Association, the Cambria Heights Civic Association, the Queens Village Civic Association, the Springfield Garden Civic Association, the Springfield-Rosedale Community Action, and the Belrose Civic Association. After generating awareness, forging partnerships, and pushing forward with increased momentum, our work is finally paying off and we are one step closer to a safer Southeast Queens.

"I thank both Mayor de Blasio for partnering with us and all of those whose efforts proved instrumental in achieving this progress. I look forward to the opening of the 116th Precinct, which will reduce response times, expand police coverage, and increase police engagement in Southeast Queens."

• Long before Congressman Meeks was first elected to public office in 1992, he had advocated for the opening of a new precinct in Southeast Queens. Congressman Meeks partnered with community organizations to fight for this goal.
• In fact, he was the first elected official to publicly request the creation of a 116th precinct and in the late 2000s.
• Congressman Meeks founded and organized the 116th Precinct Task Force with dedicated civic organizations.