The Daily News follows up on its stories about how groups of teens are causing trouble in Crown Heights’ Brower Park and the Park Slope Playground with a report that Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes’ office says there’s been more evidence lately of gangs congregating at parks and playgrounds across the borough. A spokesman for the D.A.’s office says they “are definitely aware of the increase of gang activity in parks and playgrounds,” and cops say it’s difficult to “bust” the teens unless they find weapons or drugs. Examples this time around include Highbridge Park in East New York, the Parade Grounds and Dean Street Park. As with the earlier stories, it’s tough to determine the extent to which these anecdotes are of the selling-newspapers variety or if, in fact, a lot of residents are staying away from parks because they feel threatened by the teens.
Brooklyn DA Warns of Rise in Gang Presence in Borough Parks [NY Daily News]
Parents Complain About Rowdy Teens in Slope Playground [Brownstoner]
Gang Menacing Brower Park [Brownstoner]
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