A lot of it is about how many people are around (and how you fit in). I have no problem walking in many areas of Manhattan late at night though try to stick to busier streets and avenues.

All the deserted streets in Detroit? Not so much.

As we heard all day yesterday, nyc has the most massive and powerful police force in the world, which is understandable since it is a target of terrorists. It also takes an awful lot of money to live there. Must be nice. I dream of living there myself one day, but my time and money have run out.