Mayor Adams Announces LockerNYC, Initiative to Combat Package Theft

By Idy Perl

Mayor Adams and the DOT (Department of Transportation) announced a new initiative, LockerNYC, to help combat package theft in NYC.

Statistics show that 80 percent of households in New York City receive at least one delivery per week, with 20 percent receiving four or more deliveries, and each day 90,000 packages are reported stolen or lost in transit in New York City, as many buildings lack secure areas for package deliveries.

Instead of packages being left on public sidewalks, new lockers will be installed throughout the city that will be used to store packages so they’re not left on public sidewalks. This pilot program includes seven locker units, each with the capacity to securely hold 25 packages at a time.

“New York City is leading the way on making deliveries greener, safer, and more secure,” said DOT Commissioner Rodriguez. “The LockerNYC initiative will help cut down on package thefts and reduce the number of big delivery trucks clogging up our streets.”

photos: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office