NYC Bodegas Boost Safety with New Panic Button Initiative Amid Rising Crime
NEW YORK – In response to a surge of violence targeting New York City bodega owners and workers, a new safety initiative has equipped several of these small stores with panic buttons. These devices, intended to enhance security, alert nearby police and businesses when activated. This measure comes as part of a pilot program backed by United Bodegas of America (UBA), aimed at combatting the recent spike in attacks on the community. “Today marks the …