I first moved to NYC in 1972. I left in 1978 after I was assaulted for the fourth time. A million other New Yorkers also fled during the 70s and 80s, mostly to escape crime. Hollywood made movies like "Death Wish," "Escape from NY" and "Fort Apache." Mayor Giuliani rescued the City by actually doing something about crime and people moved back. Eventually NY became a wonderful place so I returned in 2009. When De Blasio was elected on a social justice platform many predicted "Back to the Future." They were denounced as "racists." Bail reform and the elimination of stop and frisk and broken windows policing have had a predictable effect. The out migration started 3 years before Covid. According to Zillow my Tribeca apartment is now worth way less than I paid for it. All of the current Mayoral aspirants are calling for "equity" and "justice." Fuhgeddabout safety. Goodbye NYC. — Lowrider on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

I pray for everyone’s sake that you take a really hard look at those running Nov 2021. Start reading up now on who they are, question every statement and their position on the things we all know are important in our beloved city. I implore all to do this. And don’t vote Democrat just because. Don’t be complacent. Debozo is a disgusting human as is his wife. There are some that have expressed publicly they are running and those very same hold similar positions as debozo. Don’t assume that just because he can’t run doesn’t mean there aren’t people that hold the same beliefs, ideologies and positions as he does. Seriously do your homework. If you love this city, please! — Cordcutter on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

One BIG issue not being talked about above is what can we do to make things better. I think we need to elect a new mayor with a commitment to keeping the city safe as a critical issue over other priorities all else equal. Ray MacGuire perhaps has shown the most interest here? Other views? If we all want to live in a better, safer area - we need to fix the problem by electing a leader with that agenda. — Scared on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

I can ask around some more. My queries to the architects have gone unanswered. — Tribeca Citizen on The owner behind the townhouse at 11 Hubert

I said nothing rude at all. I pointed out that the author of this blog is free to post as she likes without insults from you. And that the victims are the real concern here. — Kristin on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

I arrived in 1972 when there were few police to be seen. People walked around with "mugger money" to pay off thugs. The first real change in police came under Mayor Dinkins who got enough Federal Money to create "Safe Streets, Safe Cities" and put about 3000 cops walking local beats on every corner. He also brought in Bill Bratton and his broken window theory. Google it. Prior to that cops sat in their cars, as terrified as we were. It was called "cooping." We have good cops and bad cops, good mayors and bad. The best Mayors hire the best Chiefs of Police. If our city isn't safe. nothing much else matters. — Here A While on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

Any idea on the construction timeline? — person on The owner behind the townhouse at 11 Hubert

Good point. I just added details to the post. 23 units at 80 percent AMI. No word there on what agency will administer it. — Tribeca Citizen on Landmarks approves new building for Broadway and Thomas

That's pretty rude Kristin, no need to be like that. — Jimmy from Trib on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

We elected DeBalsio (twice!). He really hasn’t deviated from what he said he was going to do. So who is to blame? We re-elect our city council, state Assembly Members and Senators, Governor, etc even though they are implementing the policies that are destroying our quality of life. We have a handful of candidates for Mayor, do any of them have a legitimate plan to decrease the alarming rise in crime? Yet we will accept this and go and vote for them anyway. Sorry Eve if this is not written to your high standard of journalism. It is just my thoughts. — A2 on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

A lifetime NY'er and have seen many mayors.. Starting with Koch to Dinkins to Giuliani to Bloomberg.. and now De Blassio! I completely agree that he has been the worst of all I have lived through... He seems more interested in making liberally pleasing statements than truly stepping in and doing the hard work needed to keep NYC Safe for all of it's residents. This was already an ongoing issue but COVID has certainly accelerated the pace of decline. As far as the best? Although he's quite clearly crazy right now (Not sure WHAT happened to him)... Rudy Giuliani in my opinion did the most to help turn NYC around in the late 90's If anyone remembers it all started with an increased police presence - Making NYC safe.. after which more people wanted to not only work but LIVE here as well... — Rohin on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

The city and the crime is over the top. Deblasio and his bail reform and defunding the police are the reason. Cops do not want to do their jobs because of the Mayor's hatred for them. Call 911 you will wait a long time for a response by NYPD. Sad and true. No one is accountable for any crimes that are committed right now. They have the get out of jail free card. You can assault' and rob someone and get away with it. Out on the street to do it again. Our Governor turned his back on the city also. He is only worried about Covid, which he should be. Also shutting and fining our businesses, Which need to survive. But really don't give a damn about our city and the uptake in crime. Deblasio putting men homeless men alot of them sex offenders in hotels make shift shelters in our neighborhood. Without us even approving with community board meetings. We need to fight for this not to happen. Our safety is not important to the mayor. Only Mentally Ill sex offenders homeless men. Please go to Downtown NYCers for safer streets. Contribute to the fight to save downtown. We have problems with numerous shelters coming to our neighborhoods. Basically mentally ill homeless men ( some sex offenders) right near our homes and schools. We are fighting the Radison hotel which the mayor did behind our backs. Also, another men's shelter 105 Washington Street with no cerfew sex offenders which the building was bought and opening 2022. Without any knowledge to our community. Sad and shameful. The rape in Kips Bay was a man who was in the men's shelter in Bellevue. If we don't fight we will be prisoners in our own homes. The city is in free fall. — New York on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

This is so sad. — j. on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

Love this community! — Kara on As this crazy year draws to a close…

Some of my favorite wings in the city. I think I’m due for a fix sometime soon. — Jen on Local Business Update: Mudville 9

Per one of the slides, this development is using the voluntarily inclusionary housing program. Meaning some of the units will be affordable. This should have been picked up in the article. — Jameson on Landmarks approves new building for Broadway and Thomas

A man goes around our neighborhood violently attacking people and you're worried about proofreading, Eve? Also Jimmy from the Trib, this is a blog, it's not journalism. A blog can share facts with opinion and in any way the author chooses. You're both incredibly rude. How about we worry about the victims instead? — Kristin on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

what a mean thing to say. — urban cowgirl on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

I hope Mudville continues to "make it" thru these hard times. The very best french fries for miles around and the steak sandwich can be delish too. — dianne talan on Local Business Update: Mudville 9

Agree, the quality of this page is far from what it used to be. Its not even journalism, just trash posting. We should definitely Defund the Police so more of this happens. — Jimmy from Trib on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

Reademan- . That was very rude. — Darla on Landmarks approves new building for Broadway and Thomas

Joe told me this morning they are about to build a better outdoor structure this week. — Tribeca Citizen on Where in Tribeca?

Darla, DeBlasio's policies, approach, inaction, absenteeism, can all be blamed for the mess this city is in. there is no plan for homeless, has instructed police to be hands off, defunds the police, abolishes anti crime unit, moves homeless into hotels in residential ares, on and on I could go. these incidents are becoming daily occurrences with no end or action in sight. DeBlasio spending his time these days trying to find something for the Mrs. to do and dancing in times square on New Years Eve. Worst Mayor Ever and I am a born and raised NYC and have seen a few! — S on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

He will be out in a day....sad city we live in...he should be put on death row and not see the day of light again for what he did...that is my personal opinion. dont care what his issues are. never allowed in public again as long as this piece of garbage is alive. — jon grat on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital

This is really poorly written. Journalism needs to be proofread and edited. — Eve Meltzer on Man terrorizes the neighborhood for an hour, sending eight to the hospital