GOTHAM – It was a record-breaking evening for low-crime rates in the city last night after reports show that Gotham only had 15 warehouse explosions, the lowest number since 1989, our sources confirm. 

“This is an amazing accomplishment for this city’s law enforcement,” said Commissioner Gordan during a last-minute, celebratory press conference. “Along with the low number of warehouse explosions, not a single riddle was left at a crime scene, and ZERO penguin-men emerged from the sewers. Last night really was a remarkable evening and promising for the future.”

Taking advantage of this historically peaceful stretch of time, the mayor has quickly begun urging citizens to leave their homes and patronize local businesses without the fear of being frozen solid in a block of ice. 

“The city is thriving and Gothamites need to remember that they run this city, not the petty thieves or freaks in masks,” said the mayor during an interview on Gotham Tonight. “That’s why I’m announcing this Friday will be honorary “No Crime Day,” an entire crime-free day of safe fun where citizens can leave their homes and congregate in large masses.”

Citizens were amazed by an entire night of minimal disturbances from helicopter crashes or noxious fumes filling their apartments and have shown enthusiasm for a day free from work and illegality. 

“I hadn’t slept that good in years! Plus, a day off to boot? Maybe this city ain’t so bad after all,” said one Gotham resident and construction worker. “I typically gotta be up at 5AM pouring concrete foundations for the 500-foot statue of Atlas holding Gotham Central Station on his back, so a night free of mass jailbreaks and hospital fires was much appreciated.”

At press time, the “No Crime Day” Parade is expected to see a record turnout of unaccompanied children, helpless senior citizens, and expectant mothers.