This does happen all the time, it's true, teenagers are often thoughtless and make stupid decisions, blame it on hormones or teen angst, they can be destructive and their energy needs to be channeled, and they do need to be directed and disciplined sometimes. But they are just kids, and how they can be called animals is shocking. (actually, that may not be an insult to humans in general, animals can be much more civilized) Did the folks who made those references here skip those years of life? As for all the negative racist comments, cut it out people! This is 2008 and a black man may be in office in a few weeks. Let the ignorance go - grow up or shut up.

Posted by: Kali at September 26, 2008 1:03 PM in response to Wild Teens Trash Court Street B&N, Assault Manager

This may be an ugly thing to bring up - but you are asking about safety in a predominantly working class/lower-middle class African-American/Carribean neighborhood. Are you asking if there are drugs and gangs and shootings? Or if you are more likely to get mugged if you are not African-American/Carribean? What are you worried about? Clarity on that may help determine the answer - who you are can determine how you define "safety".

Posted by: Kali at September 26, 2008 12:35 PM in response to Myrtle Nostrand Safety/Shops

Hey friend -if you are who I think you are, congratulations on closing! I found you on this site! And here you are, doing battle with the What-hilarious. And What!! What a thrill! I thought you were an urban legend. Anyways, Wadser, don't be nervous. The NY market is never affected in the same way the rest of the nation is, it never goes as soft. As long as you aren't paying with credit cards and have stable renters, you'll be good. If you're in it for the long term too, shit rebounds. Don't let What stress you out. Although What, I have so say, I admire your style. To successfully terrorize a whole borough of bloggers (to the point where you get press coverage) is pretty impressive. Do you have your own site? You should start one... Like the annotatedrant.com - you never know what could come of it.

Posted by: Kali at September 26, 2008 11:57 AM in response to Congratulations to me?

Hey Kali: That is funny. Great to see you here and nice chatting with you a few minutes ago. Here's hoping What sets up his own shop and leaves us in peace.

Posted by: wasder at September 26, 2008 2:15 PM in response to Congratulations to me?

wasder, just to answer your question: we close on Oct 30, will spend Nov living in our current apartment, going over to the house each weekend to strip the floors, paint, etc. Lucky for us, Nov has 5 weekends, plus a few extra days at the end what with Thanksgiving. If all goes well, we will move in on Nov 30. How about you?

Posted by: Queenie at September 27, 2008 10:27 AM in response to Congratulations to me?

That's great Queenie. We closed on Friday and are starting renovations today. Will move in Nov 1st. Good luck to you!

Posted by: wasder at September 29, 2008 12:29 PM in response to Congratulations to me?