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NNPA NEWSWIRE — Erica Ford has received honors for implementing concepts for increasing safety that New York City officials said have resulted in a 10 percent reduction in violence throughout the five boroughs. When she and Russell Simmons began collaborating years ago, the mogul became one of the few celebrities to jump in feet first and remain intently involved.

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