Gothamist: Gang Violence Continues in South Williamsburg

bitternative

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:01:07 -0500

If they're going to insist on fighting in the streets in broad daylight, the least they could do is choreograph their moves into dance so that the general public can get something out of this whole turf war bullsh*t.

operation_cheese

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:04:06 -0500

The NYPD should have a zero tolerance policy vis-a-vis those "urban terrorists" Those gangs are a serious liability for the community because of the followings: 1-They are interfering with the academic progress of other youngsters in school. 2-They are zombifying the community by sellings narcotics. 3-They are involving in other illegal activities. 4-They are killing each other and also innocent people. What should be done: A-NYPD should disseminate literate about gangs modus operandi in those affected areas. B-NYPD should publish their hotline telephone numbers. C-NYPD should have mobile camera in unmarked cars coupled with local undercovers that could respond to complaint of gang activities.

emef

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:15:37 -0500

I live on South 5th and Rodney because that's where I can afford to live and the situation really sucks. I've been out walking the dog and found myself standing in the middle of a group of teenage boys shooting at another group of teenage boys across the street. Another dog walking trip had me dodging probably the same boys as they ran past me with machetes in their hands to beat the living hell out of another kid. As I turned the corner a couple cars screeched up beside me and more boys came spilling out with guns in their hands. Both incidents happened between 7 and 8 o'clock at night when it was still light out. Really pleasant. The only good thing I can say about it is they always seem to be so focused on killing each other they never seem to notice me.

soopaman

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:02:08 -0500

I hope your puffy vest helps soften the blows #17....

whitecastlerock

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:04:26 -0500

@hslaton-live there for as long as you want to. let's hope these nasty people don't harm you

hslaton

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:39:02 -0500

I live right across from Rodney Park, and I saw the Sky Watch thing going up on Friday evening. Then, later, I went out of my house and saw a group of ruffians converging on the park to meet another group, and neither group looked pleased with the other. One member of the first group was hefting what I swear was the big leg of an ornate wooden bed frame, like what one of the participants in the news team melee from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy was carrying. It was like a caricature of a gang fight about to start. Oh, and also, I'm a hipster, so I have no right to personal safety or happiness. Nor should I be allowed to live anywhere than the exact street on which I was born, because this isn't America and you're not allowed to live wherever the hell you want to live, same as anyone. I just want you all to understand that I understand the situation.

robingee

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:24:05 -0500

"Pretty Boy Goonies?" Seriously?

soopaman

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:11:56 -0500

#13 you must live there and take offense that your shitty area is being called the name of a different shitty area. We are sorry.

whitecastlerock

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:08:41 -0500

South, North, West, East, who gives a shit? Nuke the whole fucking area...

brandonz

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:34 -0500

Dear Gothamist and NY Post. This, again, is NOT "South Williamsburg" (thats where the Hasids are at south of Broadway). Either say "South Side" or just plain "Williamsburg." Maybe you should call the Bedford-N. 7th area "North Side" again, while you are at it.

Felix Hoenikker

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:58:39 -0500

I don't think the Patriot Act applies unless there is oil under W'burg.

MrCow

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:45:03 -0500

how can you be a gang with the words "pretty boy" in your name?

Rob T Firefly

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:25:45 -0500

Goonies never say die.

Think twice

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:25:45 -0500

"Operation: Impact" the damn place already.

soopaman

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:14:02 -0500

can we get then to take on the notorious and superfluous Hipster gang. Maybe something for pay per view to consider.

Polemicist

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:00:27 -0500

If only terrorism meant the actual infliction of terror. Terrorism is simply the new euphemism for partisan warfare.

nerdkiller

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:57:27 -0500

I told people moving to south williamsburg, bushwich, bed-stuy etc. It feels safe to live their now, but if you live near the projects, it's still the projects even if you have a cute organic coffee shop next door. Now the shit is hitting the fan. Buy a rap album from 1994, it's a good starting off point. Also I'd stop shopping at American Apparel, you don't wanna your colorful outfit giving anyone the wrong idea. I don't think $800 track bikes and sailor tattoos are gonna look tough anymore.

Billiamsburg

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:47:54 -0500

Yes, isn't this covered int he patriot act? Can't we torture them without a trial?

edEx

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:42:14 -0500

where's the patriot act when you need it?

ides_of_march

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:22:21 -0500

Barbarians.

Splicer

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:14:03 -0500

Round them up using terrorism laws.

Felix Hoenikker

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:58:39 -0500

Get these meatheads off the street and into an arena and let them slaughter each other.