[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by AMB444

Compare The Villages to NYC! Not sure I believe that...

I read the post three times, and never saw that quote.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by blueash

NYC crime rate statistics are available in an easy to read format HERE

Crime Stats - Historical - NYPD

Realist assessment of the risk is discussed

FACT FOCUS: NYC crime is not worst ever, despite claims | AP News

You can compare relative crime rates of every major city in the US one against the other here:

2024 Compare Crime Rates

Ocala is much more dangerous than NYC.
Leesburg is much more dangerous than NYC.

Orlando is much more dangerous than NYC.
Peoria IL is much more dangerous than NYC.
Phoenix is much more dangerous than NYC.

I know certain news media loves to attack and endlessly play videos of crimes but NYC is safer than most cities in the US.

Totally agree with the latter part of the post. The media, take your pick preys on the uniformed. You know, the ones that watch cable news and fall asleep to the blue screen.

That said, crime statistics are based per capita.....so if little old Podunk KY (not sure if that’s a real one!) , has a double murder/suicide, effectively, for that day at least....is the most dangerous town in the country. You can correct me if that’s wrong but these types of statistics can be misleading and at the least ambiguous

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I read the post three times, and never saw that quote.

I went to the link that was provided in that post for comparing two cities. And then put in TV and NYC. Was interesting.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

That said, crime statistics are based per capita.....so if little old Podunk KY (not sure if that’s a real one!) , has a double murder/suicide, effectively, for that day at least....is the most dangerous town in the country. You can correct me if that’s wrong but these types of statistics can be misleading and at the least ambiguous

It is interesting how the stats are used to come to these results.

Take a look at St Louis, Kansas City (very dangerous) vs NYC.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by AMB444

I know many here in TV are originally from NY and eastcoast so I'm sure there will be some good input...

It's been a looooong time since I visited NYC and always wanted to go back.

Is it true that NYC is getting very dangerous?

Have you been there recently? How safe did you feel?

Would be interesting to hear from those of you that grew up in NYC...and what your thoughts are on this subject. Also I've always been fascinated by the history of NYC so share stories of growing up there please if you would.


TIA

Why? Why do you think they escape from NY when they can?

[Badger 2006]

Originally Posted by Pballer

Statistics show that NYC is safer than many of the big cities in Florida. Of course it is not safer than The Villages where most of the residents are too old to commit crime.

Lets see those statistics!

[Badger 2006]

Originally Posted by blueash

NYC crime rate statistics are available in an easy to read format HERE

Crime Stats - Historical - NYPD

Realist assessment of the risk is discussed

FACT FOCUS: NYC crime is not worst ever, despite claims | AP News



You can compare relative crime rates of every major city in the US one against the other here:

2024 Compare Crime Rates

Ocala is much more dangerous than NYC.
Leesburg is much more dangerous than NYC.

Orlando is much more dangerous than NYC.
Peoria IL is much more dangerous than NYC.
Phoenix is much more dangerous than NYC.

I know certain news media loves to attack and endlessly play videos of crimes but NYC is safer than most cities in the US.

Today (3/29/24) the Governor of NY was turned away at the wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller at a funeral home on Long Island Today. Clapping could be heard as she left. Wanna take the subway when you go there? With the disconnect of law enforcement, and the city and state government, for myself I don’t put much stock in those comparisons.

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Why? Why do you think they escape from NY when they can?

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by AMB444

I know many here in TV are originally from NY and eastcoast so I'm sure there will be some good input...

It's been a looooong time since I visited NYC and always wanted to go back.

Is it true that NYC is getting very dangerous?

Have you been there recently? How safe did you feel?

Would be interesting to hear from those of you that grew up in NYC...and what your thoughts are on this subject. Also I've always been fascinated by the history of NYC so share stories of growing up there please if you would.

TIA

I go fairly often. I’ve never thought about being scared. Just pay attention and you’ll be fine. It’s my favorite city. I’ll be there in Dec. I take the subway alone. Walk the streets alone and have never felt unsafe. ( not recommending you do that ) I’ve felt more unsafe in downtown Orlando.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

I go fairly often. I’ve never thought about being scared. Just pay attention and you’ll be fine. It’s my favorite city. I’ll be there in Dec. I take the subway alone. Walk the streets alone and have never felt unsafe. ( not recommending you do that ) I’ve felt more unsafe in downtown Orlando.

I've visited NYC many, many times. I've always enjoyed the trip, but after a few days, I couldn't wait to leave... The stench of the subways, the filth in the streets wear on you...

Of, late, The National Guard patrolling the subways (due to the increased crime/attacks on the train platforms and in the train cars) give me pause...

The noticeable increase in random women getting punched in the face while walking down a busy street give me pause...

The random attacks, stabbings, shootings, give me pause...

That said, I don't see myself visiting any time soon...

[Stu from NYC]

We do miss it

Miss the outstanding ethnic foods we used to have regularly.

Miss Broadway shows and all the things NYC has to offer.

Still would never move back at this stage of our life

[AMB444]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Miss the outstanding ethnic foods we used to have regularly.

I was wondering about this... are there any good Thai, Japanese, Indian, etc places in Ocala?

Thanks everyone for your responses!

[blueash]

Originally Posted by Badger 2006

Today (3/29/24) the Governor of NY was turned away at the wake for slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller at a funeral home on Long Island Today. Clapping could be heard as she left. Wanna take the subway when you go there? With the disconnect of law enforcement, and the city and state government, for myself I don’t put much stock in those comparisons.

So you either believe FBI data, and the methodology is shown, or you can form a conclusion based on news stories that fit your preconceived ideology. Got it.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by blueash

So you either believe FBI data, and the methodology is shown, or you can form a conclusion based on news stories that fit your preconceived ideology. Got it.

I'm sure the National Guard was deployed in the subways because the FBI said NYC is safe...

[AMB444]

Oh, and for any history buffs....this is an excellent documentary about NYC.

Watch New York: A Documentary Film | American Experience | Official Site | PBS