MaishaJun 8New York City Is a Lot Safer Than Small-Town Americaverified_publisherThe Washington Post - Justin Fox | BloombergRegular consumers of the news would thus be forgiven for believing that the Big Apple has become a terribly dangerous place. And yes, it is markedly more dangerous than it was before the pandemic. I’m not here to dismiss concerns about rising crime in the city. But a little context is in order. And …
MaishaJul 29Fear of Rampant Crime Is Derailing New York City’s Recoveryverified_publisherBloombergIncidents of violent crime remain at historic lows in New York City. But people’s views on guns and crime are often more influenced by what they see …
Maisha1 day agoI've traveled and worked remotely in 50 U.S. cities: Here are the top 4—and they aren't New York or LAverified_publisherCNBC - Kimanzi ConstableIn September 2021, my wife and I sold our house, car and possessions to become full-time digital nomads. But even before the pandemic made remote work …
Maisha3 days agoCheaper rent, more room, and a chance to ‘establish roots’: These people took $10,000 to move to Tulsa and work remotelyverified_publisherFortune - Christine MuiThe pandemic caused a remote work exodus from America’s biggest cities. Masses of people left their metropolitan office hubs for cities in the South …
Maisha3 days agoA spate of horrific attacks in New York has people fearful of returning to workverified_publisherNPR - David GuraNew York City desperately needs it workers to return to the office. Its economy depends on it. But it's facing a particularly tricky problem: After several horrific attacks in the city's subway system this year, workers are telling their employers they are afraid to come back to work. In two meetings …
Maisha6 days agoThe Real Problem With City Life Todayverified_publisherThe Atlantic - Isabel FattalXochitl Gonzalez talks about “old Brooklyn,” crime in New York City, and the gentrification of pizza. This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. In …
