The outrageous assassination of two young NYPD policemen illuminates the sad state of affairs in New York. The mayor is one big question mark. He cannot even show up on time for events. He lets his wife help run the city---with appointments of pricey staffers to help her out. And his relationship with Al Sharpton is beyond belief---who gives one hoot for a guy who coordinated the Tawana Brawley case?
New York City is Protest Central. Every time you turn around, some group is protesting something. It makes traversing the city almost like a game: how do I get around this Occupy site or this army of protestors blocking bridge traffic?
Now is the time for DeBlasio to erase his knack for angering people. He should come out of his haven at Gracie Mansion (or jump over the new fence) and offer to take on a shift with the city's police force. Yes, a night or two working the subways or watching the activities at some projects might be just the medicine needed to get the mayor back on the good side of the NYPD.
And he should leave Sharpton and the advisers out of the endeavor.
Fat chance...
Tina Lesher