1.   But because of a citywide crackdown on fireworks by the Fire and Police Departments, there were no fireworks to be had.

2.   In May, Police Commissioner Howard Safir announced plans to focus on taxi drivers in a citywide crackdown on traffic scofflaws.

3.   The citywide crackdown on illegal fireworks was ordered by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to reduce the number of injuries from fireworks, especially to children.

4.   With a citywide crackdown under way, the principal warned that the boy would have to be expelled from school unless Aishat furnished a residency permit.