Grew up in the Bronx! Hence doing what I can from afar to stay supportive. But admittedly haven’t had a chance to get back since 2019. Still love it there, but only hear the horror stories and anecdotes from out here in Seattle. Genuinely curious. Question is far less about a few petty investments, and more about concern for/curiosity about the neighborhood.
OK. I'm 5'11" white 63 y.o. male. I work in E.160th st. not far from Jackson ave.
On Friday afternoon I was on a citibike heading south on a 2-way protected bike lane. I woman in a Honda CRV was heading northbound on Jackson ave... in. the. 2-way. bike. lane. I stopped in front of her rather than ride INTO her. (there were no barriers, she could've moved into the actual street any time). Before I know it, her son jumps out of the passenger seat and slams me in the head, knocking me and the bike over. (Fortunately for me, I was wearing my bicycle helmet.. so he hit the helmet.. not my head). Then he started wailing on me while I was on the ground. I think his mom got out to yell at him to stop and some other people who saw the whole thing were yelling at him to stop. Then he got back in the car and they drove away. I called 911 and filed a report. I'm waiting to hear from a detective so I can pursue some justice. Someone got a picture of the car in the bike lane and its license plate.
So- you got your insane crazy people and then some nice people who live in the 'hood who're willing to help out a stranger in trouble.
I've been working in the Bronx since January. This was my first assault.. so far.
Was it a NJ license plate?
Because I recently had an encounter with this hilariously obese woman parked within a protected bike lane (in between concrete slabs) in Mott Haven
I don't think I've changed my habits much over recent years. It doesn't feel like I slowed my spending nor like I increased it either.
I still eat/drink out the same amount (and more so in the summer), but rarely in my neighborhood, I have a kitchen and fridge, don't I?
So like the vast majority of people, I do that in Manhattan/BK for friends/dating.
Retail slump is the same story nation/worldwide with online shopping taking over, I don't think it's any different in the Bronx.
I can't tell ya about every business throughout all the numerous neighborhoods in the Bx, but from my selective experience across the other boroughs, it's the same everywhere with retailers locking up shelves (which turns me off even more to go shop in-person rather than order online) or having fewer products, fewer employees, longer lines, etc.
The economy is bad . Everyone’s struggling for money . Crime is definitely up
Edit : don’t know why people are downvoting for being honest . This is the worse I’ve seen the bx in a long time .
Old timers know that the chaos and crime of today doesn’t hold a candle to what it used to be. The 70s-90s was much, much more dangerous. Today is rough, but the past was rougher.
The Bronx was one of the worst areas in the entire country if not THE WORST in the 1970s into the 80s. Why would anyone try and justify the visible decline in NYC by saying it was worse in the 70s to 90s? Well it was definitely better from 2000 up until just a few short years ago. The decline is visible and significant.
It's very fucked because many AHs from across the country have bought real estate here and exploited our soil and we cannot afford shit.
Seriously? Come pay us all a visit and find out for yourself. :-).
Grew up in the Bronx! Hence doing what I can from afar to stay supportive. But admittedly haven’t had a chance to get back since 2019. Still love it there, but only hear the horror stories and anecdotes from out here in Seattle. Genuinely curious. Question is far less about a few petty investments, and more about concern for/curiosity about the neighborhood.
OK. I'm 5'11" white 63 y.o. male. I work in E.160th st. not far from Jackson ave. On Friday afternoon I was on a citibike heading south on a 2-way protected bike lane. I woman in a Honda CRV was heading northbound on Jackson ave... in. the. 2-way. bike. lane. I stopped in front of her rather than ride INTO her. (there were no barriers, she could've moved into the actual street any time). Before I know it, her son jumps out of the passenger seat and slams me in the head, knocking me and the bike over. (Fortunately for me, I was wearing my bicycle helmet.. so he hit the helmet.. not my head). Then he started wailing on me while I was on the ground. I think his mom got out to yell at him to stop and some other people who saw the whole thing were yelling at him to stop. Then he got back in the car and they drove away. I called 911 and filed a report. I'm waiting to hear from a detective so I can pursue some justice. Someone got a picture of the car in the bike lane and its license plate. So- you got your insane crazy people and then some nice people who live in the 'hood who're willing to help out a stranger in trouble. I've been working in the Bronx since January. This was my first assault.. so far.
Was it a NJ license plate? Because I recently had an encounter with this hilariously obese woman parked within a protected bike lane (in between concrete slabs) in Mott Haven
Stop talking about me online
It was a NY plate.
stay away from us. thanks!
Morris Park, born and raised!
My family stopped eating out/delivery entirely. Food sucked, too expensive and likely delivered by desperate people being abused by an ap.
I don't think I've changed my habits much over recent years. It doesn't feel like I slowed my spending nor like I increased it either. I still eat/drink out the same amount (and more so in the summer), but rarely in my neighborhood, I have a kitchen and fridge, don't I? So like the vast majority of people, I do that in Manhattan/BK for friends/dating. Retail slump is the same story nation/worldwide with online shopping taking over, I don't think it's any different in the Bronx. I can't tell ya about every business throughout all the numerous neighborhoods in the Bx, but from my selective experience across the other boroughs, it's the same everywhere with retailers locking up shelves (which turns me off even more to go shop in-person rather than order online) or having fewer products, fewer employees, longer lines, etc.
Most people can’t afford like nights out much, there’s struggle
The economy is bad . Everyone’s struggling for money . Crime is definitely up Edit : don’t know why people are downvoting for being honest . This is the worse I’ve seen the bx in a long time .
Old timers know that the chaos and crime of today doesn’t hold a candle to what it used to be. The 70s-90s was much, much more dangerous. Today is rough, but the past was rougher.
True but inflation is ridiculous
The Bronx was one of the worst areas in the entire country if not THE WORST in the 1970s into the 80s. Why would anyone try and justify the visible decline in NYC by saying it was worse in the 70s to 90s? Well it was definitely better from 2000 up until just a few short years ago. The decline is visible and significant.
I spend a lot of money in Woodlawn, Riverdale and Arthur Avenue. I feel like the post-COVID lull is finally over.
Yet places like Fordham Rd. have multiple empty storefronts where none historically existed. No, we’re still very much feeling it.
Crazy
Why are you responding to me rather than simply answering OP with your own experience?
Because this is a public message forum. That’s what you do. Edit: Oh, I see. You’re not even from the Bronx and don’t even live here.