NYPD 23rd Precinct's National Night Out Celebration in East Harlem

By Lydya Blu, August 6, 2026

The NYPD 23rd Precinct stood out like a diamond during this year's annual National Night Out (NNO) in East Harlem, NYC.

National Night Out is a yearly event that brings neighbors and local police together to build trust and create safer, friendlier communities.

Local vendors and community organizations turned out in full force to support East Harlem residents, including MetroPlus Health, the East Harlem Tutorial Program, and Boost Mobile.

Festival attendees enjoyed giveaways, cooked food, cold drinks, ice cream, face painting, a live DJ blasting tropical beats, and performances from local upcoming artists.

Mascot Officer Mike striking a pose with a festival fan

Representatives from the New York City Law Department and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/ NYC's Emergency Management were also on hand to show their support for neighborhood residents and the proud 23rd Precinct.

As an invited guest, our very own StopandLook.us (SALUS Marketing) mascot, Police Officer Mike, posed for pictures and walked through the crowd, proudly representing the fine officers of the 23rd Precinct. Children, adults, officers, and vendors alike swarmed around the giant mascot for selfies and high-fives. It was a joy-filled night out!

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