I'll tell you, the single, biggest shock I had in NYC was that EVERYWHERE you go, there is an ever-present smell of weed (and/or urine)!! When the hell did that become legal in NY state????
- Tonybere

You went at the right time. Because the weed smell is better than the urine smell when it's July and 97% humidity.

Is that really what it is? They're too busy to shut down the actual storefronts? That accept credit/debit???

- Tonybere

Oh yeah, there's no laws anymore. I saw a video online of a guy jackin' it on the subway platform, and another one taking a poop. Cops walked right by them. I honestly don't recognize this country anymore.

Oh yeah, there's no laws anymore. I saw a video online of a guy jackin' it on the subway platform, and another one taking a poop. Cops walked right by them. I honestly don't recognize this country anymore.
- TheMessiah94

Problem is cops get videoed and scrutinized because once in awhile you get a rouge cop who abuse the badge (out of how many in the country?). There isn’t a job/Career less appealing in the United States than that of a police officer. So they won’t be bothered with stuff like this and I can’t blame them. I’m not sure if I was offered a million bucks a year to be a cop if I’d do it

Is that really what it is? They're too busy to shut down the actual storefronts? That accept credit/debit???

- Tonybere

Its always been normalized in NYC, but it just became “legal” within the last few months.

Summer of 2021 the city had a skunk infestation on every block, and the city caught 0 skunks

I'll tell you, the single, biggest shock I had in NYC was that EVERYWHERE you go, there is an ever-present smell of weed (and/or urine)!! When the hell did that become legal in NY state????
- Tonybere

LOL the city smelling like weed is better than it smelling like piss and garbage. It's been legal since 2021 to openly smoke in NYC. I'm glad they passed it. Now law enforcement can focus on the real criminals. Although they're not doing that either

Oh yeah, there's no laws anymore. I saw a video online of a guy jackin' it on the subway platform, and another one taking a poop. Cops walked right by them. I honestly don't recognize this country anymore.
- TheMessiah94

Weird poop happening on the subway is 100000000% not a new thing

Weird poop happening on the subway is 100000000% not a new thing
- Bean_Dip

Was gonna say Crime in the subway has always been a around.

Weird poop happening on the subway is 100000000% not a new thing
- Bean_Dip

https://youtu.be/51qMW6wNmFQ?t=118

I'll tell you, the single, biggest shock I had in NYC was that EVERYWHERE you go, there is an ever-present smell of weed (and/or urine)!! When the hell did that become legal in NY state????
- Tonybere

Just walking through Times Square and see these people dressed up as Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Batman, Spiderman swarm these people with kids to take pics with the parents phone then harass them for money lol

Weird poop happening on the subway is 100000000% not a new thing
- Bean_Dip

Oh absolutely, you're correct. Just stating that it's basically become a free-for-all at this point. Like TJ said, the cops' hands are tied too.

I'll tell you, the single, biggest shock I had in NYC was that EVERYWHERE you go, there is an ever-present smell of weed (and/or urine)!! When the hell did that become legal in NY state????
- Tonybere

To me, the biggest decline of NYC is the ever-rising homeless and mentally ill that are seemingly EVERYWHERE!

To me, the biggest decline of NYC is the ever-rising homeless and mentally ill that are seemingly EVERYWHERE!
- TommyGTrain

That was noticed, as well.

LOL the city smelling like weed is better than it smelling like piss and garbage. It's been legal since 2021 to openly smoke in NYC. I'm glad they passed it. Now law enforcement can focus on the real criminals. Although they're not doing that either

- NYR11

That or bail reform passed by the dems that continue to allow a revolving door?

You went at the right time. Because the weed smell is better than the urine smell when it's July and 97% humidity.
- tomburton99

When I was there last week it was snowing/raining and the subway smelled like a literal cess pool.

When I was there last week it was snowing/raining and the subway smelled like a literal cess pool.
- JRR1285

so, absolutely no Rangers talk

so, absolutely no Rangers talk
- jimbro83

They are talking about the down fall of NYC because of politics. Wonder how this is my fault.

They are talking about the down fall of NYC because of politics. Wonder how this is my fault.
- tomburton99

yeah it's not like we are playing Carolina or anything tomorrow and suddenly in the rear view mirror of both the Devils and the Hurricanes

carry on though boys

yeah it's not like we are playing Carolina or anything tomorrow and suddenly in the rear view mirror of both the Devils and the Hurricanes

carry on though boys
- jimbro83

It’s weird. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but no team scares me right now.

The way they moved the puck over the weekend was a masterpiece. Three lines that can cycle, forecheck effectively and play at an elite level is perfect. The fourth line is the defensive stalwart that we wanted. Their identity of speed and skill is evident. A little more chemistry and confidence, and we’ll be cookin’.

I just don’t know what else needs to be said. Im ready for the playoffs baby!

It’s weird. I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but no team scares me right now.

The way they moved the puck over the weekend was a masterpiece. Three lines that can cycle, forecheck effectively and play at an elite level is perfect. The fourth line is the defensive stalwart that we wanted. Their identity of speed and skill is evident. A little more chemistry and confidence, and we’ll be cookin’.

I just don’t know what else needs to be said. Im ready for the playoffs baby!
- Bean_Dip

Boston, Winnipeg, LA, Vegas, Carolina and Edmonton are all scary for different reasons.

Boston, Winnipeg, LA, Vegas, Carolina and Edmonton are all scary for different reasons.
- tomburton99

I haven't watched them much since the end of 2022, but no Western teams really scare me in a 7 game series. They all have deficiencies and cannot even manage to dominate each other, let alone the stronger Eastern teams. Boston and Carolina are coming back to earth at just the time that we are ascending. Not without fears, but feeling REALLY good at the moment!!

Edit:

I'll also say that while I'm be no means clamoring for Selke votes, Kane has been noticeable in making an effort to defend in many situations I didn't think he would, as of late!!

I haven't watched them much since the end of 2022, but no Western teams really scare me in a 7 game series. They all have deficiencies and cannot even manage to dominate each other, let alone the stronger Eastern teams. Boston and Carolina are coming back to earth at just the time that we are ascending. Not without fears, but feeling REALLY good at the moment!!

Edit:

I'll also say that while I'm be no means clamoring for Selke votes, Kane has been noticeable in making an effort to defend in many situations I didn't think he would, as of late!!
- Tonybere

LA has been sneaky good since getting Korpisalo and Gavrikov. The Oilers because because of McDavid. Winnipeg because of Hellebyuck.

LA has been sneaky good since getting Korpisalo and Gavrikov. The Oilers care because of McDavid. Winnipeg because of Hellebyuck.
- tomburton99

Boston is the only team I’m a little worried about.

I just think that if a team tries to muscle us around, we have the experience and ability to up our skill level and dismantle the approach. Speed beats strength, strength beats skill, skill beats speed. We have both speed and skill.

Boston is the only team I’m a little worried about.

I just think that if a team tries to muscle us around, we have the experience and ability to up our skill level and dismantle the approach. Speed beats strength, strength beats skill, skill beats speed. We have both speed and skill.
- Bean_Dip

I'm really keeping an eye on LA. They were the only team in playoff spot with a minus goal differential, but their underlying numbers and special teams are good. Now they have Korpisalo. 6-0-2 in March. They are good.

yeah it's not like we are playing Carolina or anything tomorrow and suddenly in the rear view mirror of both the Devils and the Hurricanes

carry on though boys
- jimbro83

No D man has ever had 4 pts in period for the NYR, until last night.