Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani(@NYCMayor):This year alone, New Yorkers have reported more than 188,000 incidents of domestic violence. That's 780 incidents every day. Countless others go unreported. Today, we wear purple to honor the lives stolen by domestic violence, stand with survivors and reaffirm a simple promise to every New Yorker: You deserve to feel safe in your home and in your relationship. To anyone experiencing domestic violence: You do not have to face this alone. If you or someone you love needs help, call 1-800-621-HOPE or visit

2026.10.15 21:06

This year alone, New Yorkers have reported more than 188,000 incidents of domestic violence. That's 780 incidents every day. Countless others go unreported. Today, we wear purple to honor the lives stolen by domestic violence, stand with survivors and reaffirm a simple promise to every New Yorker: You deserve to feel safe in your home and in your relationship. To anyone experiencing domestic violence: You do not have to face this alone. If you or someone you love needs help, call 1-800-621-HOPE or visit