Crime is up in all categories in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams plans to deploy new teams to help combat gun violence. But will these units make a difference or are they rebrands of controversial moves from the past? Pat Kiernan speaks with reporters covering the numbers and hears from families directly affected by violence.

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