Afraid of NYC
From Europe. Had a 10 day vacation trip planned with my family to NYC (staying in Manhattan downtown). Recent news about subway incidents are starting to worry me. Is my fear irrational?
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You will be fine.
Just avoid dark alleys at night, stay in the touristy spots and nothing will happen.
"You'll totally be fine, just avoid all the areas with GDP per capita below 2.5 million, run whenever you see a black person, always wear a Level III plate carrier, wear a stabproof coat and carry a parachute."
It’s still a safe city. Every city has violence and senseless murder. Like the last post said, avoid sketchy looking places, be aware of your surroundings, and you’ll be fine.
Stick to Ubers if you’re that scared of the subway
Between the costs and crime NYC just not as compelling as LCOL options.
Yes. More people die in car crashes every day. You will be fine.
I don’t ever think about it, you’ll be fine. It’s like any city though, don’t be stupid.
Yeah like the other posters said, just keep your wits about you and avoid dangerous activities (such as falling asleep) and you'll be fine.
Buy a Kevlar vest if you are worried
Legit googling this yesterday after news from GS I’m floored
Just don't relax
I have private armed security services available please contact if you are interested in such services
If you do come, please bring help.
New York is not safe at all, If i were you I would go to Chicago instead (especially the southside). It is very peaceful and safe
unless you're retarded, nothing will happen, don't touch Harlem or East Harlem and don't be that guy who tries to visit "duh unknown/forgotten parts of NYC haha so different and diverse!" and nothing will happen. Avoid Times Square if you can, because those who know can tell who are the dumb tourists really well. Avoid subway after 10 PM (I used to say 11 PM but it's getting bad). Times Square station is a third world country, avoid homeless people (simple to understand but tough to do), there are certain parts of Lower Manhattan that are really bad, like shitty pockets within otherwise really good/safe neighborhoods. If you wanna play it safe just spend most of your time in the UES or UWS lol
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