Originally Posted by
cafzali
The crime rate? Really? NYC is one of the safest places in the country. NYC actually has both a violent crime and property crime rate that is lower than Pittsburgh.
I can certainly understand why folks are suggesting he avoid NYC for touring purposes given the congestion, etc., but crime shouldn't be one of the reasons you avoid it.
The devil is in the details. There are some neighborhoods that are still very violent and crime ridden. For instance, I would never consider riding from Manhattan to Connecticut by traveling through the South Bronx.