It's part of New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, which includes Kingston, Mount Vernon, Hempstead, Rochester, Middletown, and Newburgh. Gun Violence Plummets Across New York, Including In The Hudson ValleyPaul Morigi, Getty Images Paul Morigi, Getty ImagesGun violence is down sharply across New York State, and several Hudson Valley communities are among the cities leading the way. That list includes several communities right here in the Hudson Valley and surrounding region: Kingston, Middletown, Mount Vernon, Newburgh, Spring Valley, and Yonkers. Last year, shooting incidents with injury reached the lowest number ever recorded since the state began tracking the data 20 years ago. Facebook Gun Policy In New York State Gallery Credit: Clay ModenTop 7 Smallest Places With The Highest Violent Crime In New York StateKeep Reading:[carbongallery id="668d3a78b0f7931e76cdc765" layout="list" title="Colors To Wear In New York To Avoid Getting Bit By