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DenFletcher — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:55:50 -0000

If there are so many problems with the panhandlers, why doesn't the police or the mayor do something? There are oh so many drug rehabs they could take them to... You shouldn't keep taking this, you should take an action if it bothers you, like talking them into going to a disintoxication center or ignoring them if you see your words just don't get to them.
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Hoober — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:45:34 -0000

Yeah, what happened to this Peter guy...Mr. DUMBO Watch stirred the pot and then disappeared. Where are all the pics of Smokey, Cracky, and Bumbo that he promised?

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Jock — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:13:39 -0000

Cracky's previous career was to prostitute herself to the garbage truck drivers that used to deliver to Chambers Paper Fiber. Saw her doing it for years! Now she's kissing babies. Life in DUMBO gets better and better........................

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Rula Lenska — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:06:10 -0000

For God's sake! I'm trying to sell my apartment and you people start up again with all these ner do wells. Mummy says I'm dipping into principle and I'll be giving handjobs outside the F train station if I don't sell!

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Cracky — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:59:17 -0000

leave me some t-bone!
yum

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Prof. Harold Hill — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:33:54 -0000

I knew it.

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tards — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:31:11 -0000

I saw cracky and smokey blowin each other in the alley today.

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Prof. Harold Hill — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:18:06 -0000

ya got trouble! Trouble I say!

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derf — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:38:37 -0000

I can't believe these people got press. Small press, but press nonetheless...pathetic.

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T bone — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:26:40 -0000

How about organizations that aim to provide sustainable aid to those in need? The Doe Fund and Project Renewal are two good ones that come to mind. Organizations like City Harvest and the Coalition Against Hunger are always looking for volunteers. Generally, even these organizations have programs to help the homeless, mentally ill and drug addicted make permanent changes, in addition to providing short term help.

I just don't think giving cash to Smokey and Cracky is the best we can do. Sorry if you think that makes me a bad person.

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Ed — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:06:47 -0000

To Panhandler Exterminator...Yeah, thats the ticket...Lets make em an offer they can't refuse.

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DumboDweller — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:35:55 -0000

That article was purely anecdotal, and a poor example of why we shouldn't give. Who's to say one can't give to a more "established or reputable" charity AND a person in the street. Who's to say that a person receiving service from a charity service won't go out and buy drugs with their benefits. WE JUST DON'T KNOW.

I've been thinking about this post over that past few days, and was disturbed by the attitude of many of the comments. They are reflective of "high and mighty" types of people I see walking around the area.

I have seen EXACTLY 4 different panhandlers in frony of P&P. The aforementioned "Smokey and Cracky" and two different guys in wheel chairs. AND they are never all there at the same time. DUMBO is not over run with panhandlers.

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Ann C — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:05:01 -0000

Excellent article on the futility of giving money to NYC panhandlers/crack addicts:

http://query.nytimes.com/gs...

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Tim — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:24:21 -0000

Is there any way we can outsource our panhandling problem? Maybe pay 'Smokes and Cracks' to go stand on a corner in Mumbai and intimidate a few locals there?

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panhandler distributor — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:31:47 -0000

if panhandlers disappear and people miss them, i can put in place a fresh supply for a minimal cost of a few dollars an hour

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Jonboy — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:17:59 -0000

Panhandler Exterminator - is that a service you could offer? How mcu would you charge?

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panhandler exterminator — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:50:50 -0000

If enough people were to give oh lets say a 10 dollar donation. A black caddy would pull up and some individuals with instruments that can cause some significant pain would make it very clear that if cracky and smookey do not leave FOREVER, a return trip will not be so pleasent.PROBLEM SOLVED!!

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jo — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:11:58 -0000

AnnC- I'm not sure why I am even taking the time to acknowledge your comment--considering your previous posts about the "inherent criminality" of the poor, or the drug addicted, or um... anyone who doesn't have your skin color. Despite the belief of many on this blog, Dumbo isn't one giant Condo--it's a neighborhood, a public domain where people from all strata of life have every right to walk the streets, congregate, use the parks... and unfortunately beg for money. That said, I understand the frustration of many with regard to the P&P crew... and these instances of intimidation should be taken seriously.

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T bone — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:41:40 -0000

Vinegar Hill Res- I care about my neighbors and if I thought someone was going to be hurt, then yes, I would absolutely get involved if I thought I wasn't going to put my unborn child at risk. I would at least try to get the attention of other people and/or the cops. I would also always call 911 (as I have). My point was if they were verbally harassing someone, I would get the cops involved, not go up and get involved in the conversation. A lot safer for everyone than putting myself in the middle.
I think you really jumped to conclusions about me there.

Mike- never said you or anyone else is seeking my approval. It is simply my opinion. You are more than welcome to disagree, not care or not even listen. And I am all for civil liberties. Just as it's within their rights to ask you for money, it's within my rights to discourage people from giving it to them. (If you are one of the so-called "yuppies", why do you make generalizations about them? You should know better.)

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derf — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:23:47 -0000

Its a short drive from the NYPD car pound to DUMBO. The cops can fill their quota in only a few blocks!

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e.p.c. — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:06:10 -0000

Joe E: walk down Hicks on a Wednesday morning. There's frequent towing on Hicks, less so on Henry. Pineapple and Orange get less focus. Wednesday a.m. there's 4-5 tow trucks waiting for people to forget to move their cars by 8:00

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dumbot — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:50:46 -0000

seriously -- what the hell are people always talking with these two about? I am constantly seeing them high fiving and hunched over chatting with people in the neighborhood. what could people be discussing with these guys? i just think its so bizarre that people want to be buds with them. they are so clearly manipulative and calculating.

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Vinegar Hill Res. — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:09:32 -0000

"...I am definitely not getting involved in a conversation with them when they are being aggressive with another person. They don’t bother me now, and I am not giving them any reason to."

Very neighbourly of you, T bone. Leads me to believe that you're not as concerned about the safety of the neighbourhood in general as you are about your own backyard. I'm a woman, a "yuppie", and a parent and I would get involved if I saw them trying to scare another person.

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Mike — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:52:46 -0000

1/ As I have stated before, I do not give them money, but if I did I really wouldn't care whether or not you find them more deserving than a widowed cancer patient who just lost his home in a gas explosion. Newsflash: none of the involved parties (bums or bum enablers) is seeking YOUR approval. 2/ I am one of the so-called yuppies, just one who's a bit more attached to civil liberties than most people posting on this board, apparently.

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Pete — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:45:30 -0000

I asked one of the local register guys how much $ they seem to make because they trade in their change for cash a few times a day. He thought about $3-4 an hour. When I walked by Smokey the other day, Cracky was telling him they should get going but he said he hadn't quite made his $50 yet. I've seen the iPod and pretty big wads of cash from my window.

It's great if you want to help the needy but these two are hardly that. This is a lifestyle choice, not something forced upon them.

The neighborhood delivery guys seem to know a lot about them as they seem them over in the projects where they live.