Boston crime thread - all posts go here. (Boston: unemployment rate, salaries)

[bostongymjunkie]

It's also just about summer, and the bulk of students have left town and it's kind of a transition period between that and the full onset of tourist season which could be impacted by the economy. There have also been a lot of people away I think, but downtown has been less active since the pandemic. It never really bounced fully back and it seems like the street population in downtown has increased.

[AtkinsonDan]

Originally Posted by BostonBornMassMade

I was just in Boston for a few days. Downtown is pretty dead. Like the whole area between the common and South Station just ain't what it used to be. The crime and decline you sort of read about seems in line with what I saw.

When you use the phrase: "Like the whole area between the common and South Station" that makes me think of Downtown Crossing and the southern portion of the Financial District. Does the dead area extend beyond that such as up to Haymarket or over towards the Aquarium?

[bostongymjunkie]

Originally Posted by AtkinsonDan

When you use the phrase: "Like the whole area between the common and South Station" that makes me think of Downtown Crossing and the southern portion of the Financial District. Does the dead area extend beyond that such as up to Haymarket or over towards the Aquarium?

Maybe a little less than normal but not dead by any means.

[massnative71]

Man tries to mow down BPD officer in JP (a few blocks from Forest Hills). Officer fires back. Suspect still missing.


Man in SUV drives at BPD officer in Jamaica Plain; officer fires back, hits windshield

https://www.universalhub.com/crime/2...-plain-officer

[BostonBornMassMade]

Originally Posted by AtkinsonDan

When you use the phrase: "Like the whole area between the common and South Station" that makes me think of Downtown Crossing and the southern portion of the Financial District. Does the dead area extend beyond that such as up to Haymarket or over towards the Aquarium?

Yea its the area youre thinking of. I rarely ever go north of there. Aquarium and Quincy Market are just bad tourist draws. Really disappointed in our aquarium. But when I went there last summer it was pretty busy in Quincy Market and surroundings. The only exception was the re-done City Hall Plaza was as much of a ghostland as ever (of course)

[massnative71]

Boston Police officer shot twice tonight in Roxbury, after coming upon an armed robbery in the area of 44 Cedric St. (near Clifford Park). One suspect is in custody.



Boston Police officer shot “multiple times” in Roxbury, suspect in custody, says officials


https://www.boston25news.com/news/lo...F6GGZZUAJR4TY/

[msRB311]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Boston Police officer shot twice tonight in Roxbury, after coming upon an armed robbery in the area of 44 Cedric St. (near Clifford Park). One suspect is in custody.



Boston Police officer shot “multiple times” in Roxbury, suspect in custody, says officials


https://www.boston25news.com/news/lo...F6GGZZUAJR4TY/

yikes, hope they're ok

[bostongymjunkie]

City Council approves budget with $31 million CUT to Boston Police Department. Let's see if Wu signs it.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/bo...ts/ar-AA1cymqB

[GeePee]

$31 Mil ?
Isn't that like 4 patrolmen's overtime pay in a year?

[GeePee]

Here's where it will be allocated :

Some of the larger budget amendments included an $8 million allocation to the mayor’s office of housing; $9 million to youth, employment and opportunity; $4 million to the office of economic opportunity and inclusion; $2 million to arts and culture; $2 million to parks and recreation; $2 million to women’s advancement; $2.2 million to the office of human services; and $10 million to participatory budgeting.