Instances Sq. Enterprise House owners Fear Surge In Gun Violence Might Affect Tourism – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – – Some Times Square business owners are concerned The rise in gun violence could make it more difficult to attract visitors.

Times Square accounts for 15% of the city’s economy.

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Last month, the NYPD unveiled a new unit that will patrol the Crossroads of the World to help reopen the city completely.

State Senator Brad Hoylman believes that more needs to be done.

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“We must take action against weapons at the federal and state levels,” he said. “We have to … make sure that gun manufacturers are held liable for these types of tragedies.”

“I fear these types of incidents will put people off, especially the Tri-State Area, New Jersey, Connecticut. We have a lot of theatergoers, ”said Ciro Heta, manager of Tonys Di Napoli in Times Square.

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So far, Shootings are up 83% compared to that time last year.