Still Waiting For The Crime Rate To Rise In Co-op City

Anarchy still reigns in the Bronx:

As the public security strike at Co-op City drags into its seventh week, both sides continue to blame the other for the stalemate, while community leaders are urging them to resolve the crisis.

“It’s open season on Co-op City now,” said Kevin Lambright, 43, president of the residents’ association that represents three buildings in the sprawling 35-building development.

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Union President Joseph Monahan told the rally that criminal elements were catching on to the reduced level of security at Co-op City.

“With warmer weather and more people on the street,” he warned, “it’s just a matter of time before quality-of-life issues get worse.”