The next time you find yourself walking along Third Avenue and 92nd Street, take note. You might be stepping along with the next primary dancer at the New York City Ballet.
Parts of the East Side of Manhattan can be so congested, there’s often not space on the sidewalks to walk. At times, crossing the street, even in the crosswalk with the “walk” sign lit, can seem a stressful neck exercise as our eyes scout every possible direction. But our neighborhoods are amazingly safe for the pedestrian, if recent city statistics are to be believed.