There were 516 homicides in New York City in 2008 , according to preliminary police figures . There were 516 homicides in the city last year , up from 496 in 2007 . That 's still a dramatic change from 1990 , when there were 2,262 homicides . The NYPD cites its Operation Impact as a chief reason for the improvement . Comment:
There were 516 homicides in the city last year , up from 496 in 2007 . That 's still a dramatic change from 1990 , when there were 2,262 homicides . The NYPD cites its Operation Impact as a chief reason for the improvement . Comment: