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id: 8a6a66794c
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 06:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 06:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# South Bronx, East New York top NYC littering and panhandling tickets

A Gothamist analysis found South Bronx and East New York had the most littering and panhandling tickets citywide. Most of the tickets citywide are ultimately dismissed.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [South Bronx](/new-york/wiki/south-bronx.md), [East New York](/new-york/wiki/east-new-york.md)

## Coverage

- [Gothamist / WNYC](https://gothamist.com/news/south-bronx-east-new-york-lead-nyc-in-littering-and-panhandling-tickets-analysis-finds), 2026-11-06 06:00 EST: South Bronx, East New York lead NYC in littering and panhandling tickets, analysis finds

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