The NYPD sent out a short statement on Friday evening to announce that murder rates are down in 2012.
"As of today, there have been 136 murders in New York City, less than one a day and 20% lower than last year," the statement said.
The statement further announced that if the trend continues New York City will experience a record low by the year’s end.
There have been no murders in Bayside reported by police so far this year.
