AboutTina M Kinney Expertise I can answer questions about NYC neighborhoods, where and what to eat, how to get around on the subway, how to get to and from NYC, what to do, where to shop etc. I can not give recommendations on hotels, however, since I only stayed at a few myself. When I go to NYC, I stay with family! I am honest and if I don't know the answer I will tell you. Often you have to do your own research on the internet and that will give you an answer. I will point you to useful websites but you have to do your own research, I can't do it for you!
Experience I am a native New Yorker. I was born and grew up in Manhattan on the Upper West Side. I love showing NYC to newcomers and understand how the city works. I also understand that a city like NY can be very overwhelming to a newcomer. I am here to make your visit to Manhattan fun and exciting!
Education/Credentials I have a BA from Binghamton University, NY and a Masters in Public Administration from SUNY Albany.
Expert: Tina M Kinney Date: 3/14/2008 Subject: neighborhood question
Question Hi. I read that the Chinatown area of Manhattan used to have a strong presence of gangs in the 1980s and 1990s. Is that still the case today? Is there any type of gang violence in the city?
Answer Any big city has gang violence, but even suburbs do, like Northern Virginia where I live now. Here are some statistics:
