not to be alarmist, but

gorjush · May 2010

is anyone else freaking out abt the car bomb in times square?

anyone else feel like there's been a surge in crime lately?

last week my hubby told me he doesnt want me walking down any side streets at nite. we live in Hells kitchen.

Temp663997437501443 · May 2010

I am not freaking out about any specific events yet. There does seem to be a bit more crazy in the air than normal. Certainly, crime is on the rise. The sour economy is definitely a factor. H and I were just talking about this today. He mentioned that white women (and effeminate men) are more often targets. I guess his BFF's GF almost got pickpocketed on the subway this weekend. She slapped the guy's hand and kicked him in the shin. Ha! Go Jennie.

H gives me gentle reminders every now and then about being aware of my surroundings, etc. I try not to let it alter that way I live my life, though.

lawby2005 · May 2010

I am not alarmed really! I feel safe. Crime is indeed on the rise but this statistic is compared to last year when crime was at a record breaking low. I just try to keep my smarts about me at all times! Be safe, ladies.

tovachava · May 2010

Not alarmed, probably because when I lived in the city ten years ago for college, things seemed way sketchier. I had more encounters with crazies on subways ect.. of course I was young and doing dumb things like late night subway rides alone. That and I grew up in a sketchy area of Baltimore. But you should always be careful and aware. If you don't like the feel of the person who is walking behind you, stop step to the side and let them pass so you can be behind them. Trust your gut, I didn't once, and that was the one time something bad happened to me.

Of course... I am hardly out at night anymore, so what do I know Stick out tongue

MrsKocal · May 2010

I am not too worried either. As far as the car bomb, there are terror attempts on our city all the time - they just catch most of them before we even hear about it. I am actually really comforted to see how quickly the NYPD responded and cleared the area. Before 9/11, I'll bet they would have treated this as an overheating car and not a car bomb, until it exploded.

As far as crime, yes, crime is on the rise. But I grew up here - nothing can compare to the sketchy NYC of the 1980's. So, it's on the rise only because it was abnormally low the last few years. Just be aware, lock your doors, and don't walk around alone on deserted streets and you will be fine!

Mrs. Met · May 2010

I think crime is always worse in the summer time (not summer yet but pretty freakin' hot) because more people are out and about. You don't hear about too many things going on when it's cold and burglars can fall on the ice! lol As far as terrorism goes, I'm always afraid-- that's why it's called terrorism but you have to live and go on with your day. Unfortunately, no where is safe from that and unlike a mugging, you can't really avoid that as much.

gorjush · May 2010

lots of wise words ladies. i try not to get freaked out but sometimes it's so hard to be a woman in the city... on a daily basis.

anyway, i am interested to see how this times square bomb attempt will play out. the Ahmedzay subway case has taken so long to prosecute it's so anti-climactic now.

this article came out today:

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/sources-man-tied-to-pakistan-sought-in-nyc-bomb/19463345

Deconstruction · May 2010

I lived in HK for years, back when it wasn't as "pretty" as it is now. I never worried then and I wouldn't worry now. Crime can take place anywhere in the city -- just be smart about your surroundings (and it doesn't matter if you are in HK or any other part of the city) by not wearing earphones, checking over your shoulder every once in a while to know what is going on behind you, etc. When in doubt, carry your sharpest key in your hand with the key part sticking out between two fingers so if someone grabs you, you can try to jab them immediately and then run (learned that one from some students in New Haven!).

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