New York City fears return to 1970s (Florida: 2009, crime)

[block911]

Ever see the episode of simpsons where homer flashes back to the 1970 and relives his visit to nyc??? Then you will get what this article is about!!

New York City fears return to 1970s | U.S. | Reuters

[N.Y.Traveler]

It will be getting worst before it is getting better as more and more people are losing their jobs!

[bluedog2]

Originally Posted by block911

Ever see the episode of simpsons where homer flashes back to the 1970 and relives his visit to nyc??? Then you will get what this article is about!!

New York City fears return to 1970s | U.S. | Reuters

This is a very strange,unprofessional article where there is a scary/provocative headline and then absolutely no facts to back it up. It says " New York City Fears".... but then doesn't cite one individual who says anything of the sort,except the writer.In fact,everyone quoted says the opposite and cites reasons why they don't think things will ever be as bad as the 1970's.The content of the article refutes the headline.

A more appropriate headline would have been "Reuters fears return to the 1970's."

And haven't we already had a thread based on this exact same headline? Maybe the OP wrote the story? Or works for Reuters? Or has some other agenda?

Very irresponsible.

[Coolhand68]

While there are a few useful statistics in the article, the title does seem to contradict the sentiments of the city. The difference between NYC now as opposed to the 70's, is that back in the 70's residents left the city in droves to greener pastures (Florida, Arizona, California etc), but today, there are no greener pastures. Everyone is feeling the crunch and I doubt we're going to see too many "rats jumping the sinking ship" this time around, since they have nowhere else to jump. Might as well ride out the storm and do the best you can. This is where friends, family and neighbors need to step up and help one another along. We will be put to the test over the next couple of years, and crime will rise as jobs are lost and business fold, but I think we'll do a much better job at keeping it together in the 21st century. Like I said, there is nowhere to run.

[Fred314X]

I vote along with bluedog. A very unprofessional article, and more indicative of Reuters' fears and worries than New Yorkers'. In fact, you might say that it belonged in the N.Y. Post in the first place!

[baylovers]

Is there any such thing as responsible journalism anymore? It seems that the media's play on the extreme is the only angle these days.

[Andez]

In other news, according to the NYPD stats for January comparing 2008 and 2009, crime is down in every single area.

[SuperMario]

Originally Posted by Andez

In other news, according to the NYPD stats for January comparing 2008 and 2009, crime is down in every single area.

Nope. My precinct has 38% more robberies now than it did back during crime ridden 2001. It has seen a 16% overall increase too, but robberies are out of control. At this pace, robberies could end up in mid 90's level.

But it should slow down.

You also have to take into account that this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. Last years winter, was very mild. Colder weather= less people outside, means less chances of somthing happening. It should pick up when the weather warms. We'll be having those 6 homicides a day in no time.

[vantastic10]

In 1975, the city laid off 15,595 City employees,including 5,034 cops, 2,914 sanmen,1,658 firefighters and 405 correction officers. Even though the unions aren't as powerful now as they were back then,I just don't see that scenario this time around.

[Andez]

Originally Posted by SuperMario

Nope. My precinct has 38% more robberies now than it did back during crime ridden 2001. It has seen a 16% overall increase too, but robberies are out of control. At this pace, robberies could end up in mid 90's level.

But it should slow down.

You also have to take into account that this winter has been one of the worst in recent memory. Last years winter, was very mild. Colder weather= less people outside, means less chances of somthing happening. It should pick up when the weather warms. We'll be having those 6 homicides a day in no time.

I meant citywide. Your precinct (52?) seems to be the one of the few that's up.

But yeah, I have no doubt it'll pick up as the year progresses, but as of now it's even lower than 2007 levels.