Exactly what some family /friends said when they all went to the city recently. Everything Rudy/Bloomberg fixed has been broken again .
OT: NYC Congestion Pricing is back
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Okay, my time visiting NYC started a little later, during the early days of Rudy. So, I don't personally remember how bad the Dinkins years were.
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Might not be as bad as the Dinkins days, but NYC is much worse now than compared to Rudy/Bloomberg. The city is just poorly managed.
Being scared is silly I agree, but a close friend of mine had his orbital socket busted by a thug on the upper west side in March of 2021 (never stole anything, just ****ed him up for no reason while flashing gang signs in a security camera in the adjacent building) and a coworker of mine had his engagement ring stolen at gunpoint broad daylight in the diamond district in the fall of 2020.
Stuff you didn’t hear firsthand in Manhattan prior to the pandemic.
What do you mean spill the whole thing? Nothing posted by me was any kind of secret or a big deal. There was nothing to "spill".
I'm assuming there's some sort of valid explanation but I cannot predict if that explanation is better discussed in a PM or here on the forum. Only the moderator who deleted the post(s) and created this thread w/political content can determine how best to respond.
I normally would not get involved but as a non-paying member, why should he even respond to you?
That's a totally reasonable point and one that I've made myself several times in the past. But it doesn't hurt to ask and he's reached out to me before via PM to discuss similar stuff.
It's not really the Dinkins years so much as all of the 70s and 80s. The decline actually began at the tail end of the Dinkins admin.
You can't debate it lol. There were 2,300 murders in NYC in 1990. That's EIGHT TIMES 2023 (360).
Look at Harlem today vs. 1990. A bombed out slum vs. A safe vibrant urban neighborhood full of million dollar+ homes.
NYC today is unbelievably safe compared to the 70s and 80s. Any minor uptick from historic lows is a drop in the bucket.
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What place? NYC? Each to their own, but I think it’s an awesome city.
It’s not a gripe. I’m not complaining. I am seeking clarification.
The mods can mod however they want and I will do my best to adapt to that. But to adapt, I need to understand the rules and, at the moment, I do not.
I embrace your hate. Thank you. They / thems like this fuel me!!
Yup, Dems waited till after the election, I'm shocked, lololololo
I see you get up to $3 off if you come through the tunnels, so that helps a little.
Enjoyed an afternoon in the city today in mostly lower Manhattan. Great day to walk around. If NYC is not for everyone. Otherwise there is nothing like it in a good way.
Enjoyed an afternoon in the city today in mostly lower Manhattan. Great day to walk around. If NYC is not for everyone. Otherwise there is nothing like it in a good way.
Of course I mean it. Why wouldn’t I? By far my favorite US city.
What other US city comes close? None that I can think of.
Which part? I mean anyone who set foot in NYC in the 80s absolutely would believe it. Anyone who has been to Harlem would know it for a fact.
It's an open sewer then and especially now. Sanctuary City and defund the police, what a great tourist promotion, lmfao!!! I can only imagine the commercial.
Sounds like you've never actually been there.
I can answer....certain posters are above criticism. I mocked his complaints about the stadium being cashless and it was deleted.
So the NYPD was abolished? Are they working for free now because I sure saw them last time I was there.
The murder rate is lower now.
In 2009 it was 471 murders about 6/100k. In 2023 it was 391 so just under.
The lowest recently was in 2017 (291) when DeBlasio was mayor.
Crime was going down until 2020.
A murder rate of 6/100k is of course also lower than the national rate of 7.
Crime in New York City - Wikipedia
Though to be fair, we're spoiled in NJ...being 45th in violent crime and a murder rate around 3.
IMO the only other city in the US that feels like a big city in Chicago.
LA has its positives but feels more like a patch of suburbs to me.
NYC has always had homeless people around Penn Station and the PABT which colors the perception of people arriving from NJ. There are very few dangerous areas (eg East New York) and I don't see why most would go there.
I do think it's sad that many businesses didn't survive COVID, but that isn't much different from a lot of big cities globally.
A quick google search found this
Is NYC one of the safest cities?
Yes, New York City is considered one of the safest cities in the United States and the world:
- Safe Cities Index
New York City scores 77.8 on the Safe Cities Index, making it one of the safest major cities in the world.
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- Crime rate
New York City's crime rate is low, especially when considering its population density.
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- Gun violence
According to research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, New York City ranks among the safest big cities in the U.S. for gun violence.
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- Homicides and land-transport deaths
New York City is among the safest places in the country when considering homicides plus land-transport deaths.
How safe is NYC right now?
New York City is generally considered safe, with a lower crime rate than many other major US cities:
- Crime rates: In 2024, crime rates in NYC have continued to decrease, with a 4.2% drop in July 2024 compared to the previous year. Violent crime and property crime have both decreased significantly.
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- Safety index: NYC scores 77.8 on the Safe Cities Index, making it one of the safest major cities in the world.
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- Police: NYC has a vigilant police force that protects visitors.
- Stay in well-lit areas: Avoid dark alleys and empty streets, and stay on streets with restaurants, bars, and attractions.
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- Be aware of your surroundings: Stay close to other people and communicate with them.
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- Avoid deserted areas: Areas with fewer people are generally less safe.
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- Be careful in Central Park: Central Park is technically closed late at night and early in the morning, and most crimes and violence in the park occur at night.
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- Be aware of MTA subway stations: MTA subway stations can be dangerous at night, especially during the holidays or hot summer months.
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- Be aware of hazards: At night, it can be harder to see hazards like potholes, debris, or uneven sidewalks, which can increase the risk of trips and falls.
- Crime rates: In 2024, crime rates in NYC have continued to decrease, with a 4.2% drop in July 2024 compared to the previous year. Violent crime and property crime have both decreased significantly.
Its amazing. First they prevent parking lots from going up for new buildings that could provide ample parking for all and get cars off the streets.. and now "congestion pricing". how about SPENDING LESS?
Same for jersey with that gas tax under Christie. The transportation fund was solidly funded. The Whitman went along with teh Dems and decided to use that money to pay whatever the legislature decided to pass. Then, suddenly, there is a funding shortfall.. no money in the transportation kitty so road maintenance and projects get put off.. until its a crisis.. then, suddenly (and predictably and inevitably) gas tax must switch from a few pennies per gallon to a percentage.
Then.. because EVs and hybrids threaten that.. then they need a new way to grab money from the public because of their addiction to paying off their friends and family with lucrative government spending projects.
Drain ALL the swamps. Out with all the snakes.
Bring on Whacking Day! Fits Jersey to a T.
Same for jersey with that gas tax under Christie. The transportation fund was solidly funded. The Whitman went along with teh Dems and decided to use that money to pay whatever the legislature decided to pass. Then, suddenly, there is a funding shortfall.. no money in the transportation kitty so road maintenance and projects get put off.. until its a crisis.. then, suddenly (and predictably and inevitably) gas tax must switch from a few pennies per gallon to a percentage.
Then.. because EVs and hybrids threaten that.. then they need a new way to grab money from the public because of their addiction to paying off their friends and family with lucrative government spending projects.
Drain ALL the swamps. Out with all the snakes.
Bring on Whacking Day! Fits Jersey to a T.
The vast population hides the amount of crime when you speak in percentages. There's a lot of crime. Your chances of being a victim just seem less because there are so many people.
In a small town you might have one violent criminal but he only has a couple thousand possible victims. NYC has so many wealthy people.. the only ones who can afford to live in large swaths of NYC and also the highest pop density areas.. they are unlikely to be violent criminals. So the rate of violent criminals is less than that in small impoverished towns.
That is all those numbers mean.
Then add in the lack of classifying certain things as crimes. then add in lack of prosecutions. Then add in lack of reporting crimes to the FBI's UCR.
The people who actually live or work in NYC and who do not have to protect a political viewpoint know crime is way up and they say so often enough. But keep pretending these percentages tell teh whole picture.
It was not just bad ,it was horrible in the eightees. Ever see the movie " Escape from NY".
What a load of $hit. Did Chuckie and AOC write this?
Hey Champ, where did I say the police were abolished? For sure they were handcuffed,no?
Its amazing. First they prevent parking lots from going up for new buildings that could provide ample parking for all and get cars off the streets.. and now "congestion pricing". how about SPENDING LESS?
Same for jersey with that gas tax under Christie. The transportation fund was solidly funded. The Whitman went along with teh Dems and decided to use that money to pay whatever the legislature decided to pass. Then, suddenly, there is a funding shortfall.. no money in the transportation kitty so road maintenance and projects get put off.. until its a crisis.. then, suddenly (and predictably and inevitably) gas tax must switch from a few pennies per gallon to a percentage.
Then.. because EVs and hybrids threaten that.. then they need a new way to grab money from the public because of their addiction to paying off their friends and family with lucrative government spending projects.
Drain ALL the swamps. Out with all the snakes.
Bring on Whacking Day! Fits Jersey to a T.
Are you arguing that NYC needs parking lots more than housing? Man...just when I think this place can't get dumber
Show your work then, you gibbering buffoon.
God the cope here is so pathetic. If you have any argument beyond "vibes" and "trust me bro" then make it and stop embarrassing yourself. Yes genius there's more raw numbers of crime in a city of 10 million than a small town. Someone should give you the Nobel Prize for criminology.
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