New York – Brooklyn District Attorney Charles “Joe” Hynes today formally announced his candidacy for re-election as District Attorney at an event on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall.
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Surrounded by hundreds of supporters, including many of Brooklyn’s elected officials, District Attorney Hynes praised his office’s record of accomplishment over the last 23-years, the dramatic drop in crime in the borough since he assumed office, and declared, “our greatest achievements are still ahead of us.”
Joining District Attorney Hynes on the steps of Borough Hall were hundreds of sign-waving supporters, along with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowtiz, City Council Members Letitia “Tish” James and Lewis Fidler, State Senator Martin Dilan, and a host of other elected officials, community activists and clergymen.
“When I took office in 1990 there were 765 murders. To many, Brooklyn was the murder capital of the world. Last year there were 149 – the lowest number since 1960,” said District Attorney Hynes.
The District Attorney attributed much of the drop in crime and much of his remarks to his office’s many innovative community-based programs.
“While many in law enforcement embrace ‘the lock the door and throw away the key’ approach to law enforcement – my office has embodied a comprehensive and progressive set of policies centered around not only law enforcement but reduction in recidivism rates and an aggressive effort to re-acclimate and assimilate those who are coming back home,” said District Attorney Hynes.
The District Attorney pointed to his alternative to prison and re-entry programs as the solution to recidivism. “For my office, the battle to fight crime begins long before the crime is ever committed,” he said. District Attorney Hynes also highlighted his DTAP, ComAlert and Safe Surrender initiatives, and his office’s efforts to keep kids in school. He also cited his office’s pioneering gun control efforts, including one of the very first gun buyback programs, credited with removing 2,596 guns from the streets of Brooklyn.
“I’m proud to support Joe Hynes-‘America’s DA,’ star author, and a proud son of Flatbush-for re-election. Joe has a record of proven achievement, innovative leadership and, most importantly, compassion-as shown by the opportunities he has given to those who have gotten into trouble with the law in truly turning their lives around. His pioneering work in establishing community justice centers in neighborhoods like Red Hook and new initiatives that keep at-risk youths out of trouble in areas such as Brownsville have all helped reduce the crime rate to its lowest in decades. Joe, you’ve done Brooklyn proud and made our borough a better-and safer-place to live, work and play. So I say: Joe Hynes as Brooklyn DA-let’s keep it that way!” said Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.
“I’m happy to endorse Joe Hynes for Brooklyn DA,” said former Mayor David Dinkins. “He’s the kind of public servant who is consistently effective and innovative. Not long ago, I saw one of his most productive innovations – a highly successful recidivism program – in action. Worldwide, roughly seven of ten ex-prisoners end up back behind bars. This program cuts that number in half. With America’s outsized prison population, that’s a very meaningful reduction in repeat offenders. I think this program should be adopted by every state and the Federal government. DA Hynes creates and supports programs like that, programs which both protect the public and improve the lives of those who serve their time.”
“There is much more to effective law enforcement than locking people up. Joe Hynes reached out to neighborhoods throughout Brooklyn, and worked with community organizations, schools and churches to find a better way to make sure people deserving of a second chance, get a second chance. You can see how effective Joe has been on the streets of Brooklyn – which is why I am happy to endorse him for re-election,” said City Councilwoman Letitia “Tish” James.
“Joe Hynes has been extraordinary effective as District Attorney,” said State Senator Martin Dilan. “His gun buyback program, his programs to prevent domestic abuse, and the community based programs are some of the most advanced crime fighting tools around. They not only prevent crime, but help heal entire communities. They are why I am endorsing the District Attorney for re-election.”
On November 3, 2009, Charles J. Hynes was re-elected to his sixth term as the District Attorney of Brooklyn.
Great! Now that he is starting to protect our kids, I and my family will vote for him. I seriously believe he will continue to prosecute our abusers to the fullest extent. We pressured him to help us and he has changed 180 degrees.
I’ve known Joe Hynes for over 20 years and worked with many of his staff over the years. While we may disagree with him on some issues, he is a sincere well meaning public servant. He has been accommodating to the needs of his many frum staff members and is familiar with our community.
“While many in law enforcement embrace ‘the lock the door and throw away the key’ approach to law enforcement – my office has embodied a comprehensive and progressive set of policies centered around not only law enforcement but reduction in recidivism rates and an aggressive effort to re-acclimate and assimilate those who are coming back home,” said District Attorney Hynes.”
Really? Like 103 for Weberman, 32 for Lebowits etc.
The DA was serving our community by working with its leaders, such as he Agudah and Satmar, in regard to “frum” molestors. When the people, i.e. not the leaders, finally spoke up, the DA began prosecuting molestors and working to achieve proper punishment and long sentences. For your information, honorable No. 2, the DA’s office is still ready to work with and try to rehabilitate molestors who voluntarily come into his offices. He would have gladly accepted Weberman, Lebowitz, or Gutopkin (sic ?) had they voluntarily given themselves themselves in. They didn’t and they themselves earned the 103, 32, and 55 years.
Hynes is fraudulently misleading the public about his acheivments.
I already found this in his first few words.
Murders during the years 1990 and 2012 (based on NYC crime statistics.)
Manhattan: 1990 – 503. 2012 – 63.
Bronx: 1990 – 653. 2012 – 113.
Brooklyn: 1990 – 755. 2012 – 148.
Queens: 1990 – 312 2012 – 83.
Staten Island: 1990 – 29. 2012 – 10.
For those who are not so good at math – Manhattan and Bronx saw a larger crime drop (-87% and -83% ) than Brooklyn (only -80%).
Crime Drop in all five boroughs was because of Guiliani (and a drop more with Bloomberg)- nothing at all to do with Hynes – the DA of Brooklyn.
In theory I bet he could get a 103 year conviction for defrauding the public.
NOW is the time to hold his feet to the fire for the farce of a case against Sam Kellner. If he wants to sit in that office again, and he truly means to clean up this garbage, let him drop this baloney case against Sam Kellner and put Leibowitz behind bars where he belongs. HIS victims deserve the same justice as those of Weberman and Yegutkin!
Whether Hynes stays in office or not, here is a message to all Jewish molesters. We are coming after you, Hashem wants to expose you or he would NOT have allowed this to happen. You have sinned against HIM as well as against your victims. Your actions are NOT hidden. There are WITNESSES, Hashem is the ultimate witness and he will continue to help us expose each and every one of you until you are all behind bars where you belong. HE made it very clear, in life there is either “schar” or “consequence” for your actions. If you follow HIS rule book you get “schar” if you spit on it you get an “onesh”. It is very clear. If you are Frum you get it, if you pretend to be Frum you play games. You have a name, you are called a “Rodef” and the rules for you are also clear!
The person who is running against Hynes – will he agree to work with our Rabbonim and community leaders?