NYPD says migrants, including minors, are behind a surge in crime in Central Park

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The New York Police Department (NYPD) is saying that a crew comprised of migrants, which includes minors, is behind a surge in crime in the city's Central Park.

Authorities cite several separate incidents and say they are deploying additional officers to counter the issue. Concretely, 40 additional officers will patrol Central Park between 7pm and 11 pm.