. >> jeffrey croft told 4 investigates, the problem is resources. >> we don't have enough enforcement. >> he said by comparison, zero violent crime to 2. >> they allocate a fraction of the funds needed to protect our park. >> but a park in a neighborhood like the flat iron district has a private conservancy. that means wealthy donors can pay for clean-up and protection. >> it feels pretty safe. that's nice to know that they are concerned with the safety of it. >> while at parks and less affluent neigh nighttime patrol. not a single one. >> but the nypd said it has picked up the shack when parks officers aren't available. that any uptick in crime is small. meanwhile in the bronx -- parkgoers warily appreciate the presence. >> for the safety. at nighttime so it doesn't get crazy around here. >> while continuing to take their own precautions. >> i never come at night. little dangerous. >> andrew siff, news4 new york. >>> following some breaking news on long island where several pedestrians have been hit by a car in new hyde park. dennis? >> reporter: that's right. pretty serious accident