Enjoy Your 1970’s Guide To New York Safety
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After 3000 cops were laid off in the early 70’s, the streets of NYC got a little dicey. Luckily these handy pamphlets were distributed amongst the people to keep the safe. Here are some of the highlights.
- Stay off the streets after 6 p.m.
- Do not walk — “If you must leave your hotel… summon a taxi by telephone.”
- Avoid public transportation — “You should never ride the subway for any reason whatsoever.”
- Remain in Manhattan — “If you remain in midtown areas and restrict your travel to daylight hours, emergency service personnel are best able to provide protection.”
- Protect your property
- Safeguard your handbag
- Conceal property in automobiles
- Do not leave valuables in your hotel room, and do not depotist them in hotel vault
- Be aware of fire hazards
Read more at gothamist.com.
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