Travel - 22 August 2007

I was on the New York City Housing Authority list for low- income housing for 12 years. Finally, after renting a furnished room in a Brooklyn ghetto area, I got my NYCHA letter of acceptance into the Far Rockaway (Queens) projects.

I was overjoyed for finally getting a chance to rent my very own apartment with view of the beach. However, little did I know what awaited me in the projects:

1-loud noise all hours of the day
2-gang activities on the outer perimeter of the building
3-prostitution inside and outside the building
4-drugs lords everywhere from the A train to the beach to the projects
5-urine and poop in the elevators
To make a long story short, I decided, after 3 months without solid rest and sleep time, to give up my apartment. My rent was $387, which nonexistent in NYC.
What do you say about my sad story?
Have any of you ever experienced disappointment to such a degree that it leaves you feeling without hope?
How many of you ever lived in the projects?

2007-08-22 10:08:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in New York City

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2007-08-22 09:48:40 · 10 answers · asked by Garden Green 1 in Detroit

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Any comments?

2007-08-22 09:44:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Israel

2007-08-22 09:43:49 · 9 answers · asked by Jane 3 in London

2007-08-22 09:42:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Italy

My family, (my 4 year old son, my husband, and I) are going to Cleveland Saturday. What are some fun things we can do in the afternoon that are free. We are driving from Columbus.

2007-08-22 09:40:59 · 6 answers · asked by DeAnna 5 in Cleveland

2007-08-22 09:37:07 · 13 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Las Vegas

2007-08-22 09:36:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Destinations

I was thinking of flying from Miami to Antigua for my honeymoon. Has anyone ever been there or have any thoughts? I was also just wondering if anyone had any other suggestions for honeymoons, either inside or outside of the U.S. I mainly want to stay around the ocean, either on a cruise or some sort of island or resort. Thanks!

2007-08-22 09:34:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Caribbean

We are going on the Majesty of the Sea for our honeymoon. Can anyone tell me how the 6th floor is? We go a F1 Ocean Stateroom. If you can explain it to me or email me pics it would be great. I am just curious. Is it quite at night or is there alot of noise?

2007-08-22 09:24:39 · 8 answers · asked by gizmo0013 4 in Cruise Travel

I worked at Tim Hortons for a night shift. But people comming to order things and they always cursing me about my mother and my family.

2007-08-22 09:22:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Canada

2007-08-22 09:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by HANNAH K 1 in Other - United States

If I want to travel from one city to other in US states what is the cheapest transport

Please let me know in details

2007-08-22 09:15:17 · 5 answers · asked by Neha S 1 in Other - United States

i need to get a bird but i dont know where victoria island cameroon is. can you plz help!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-22 09:10:37 · 8 answers · asked by tigersoto 1 in New York City

2007-08-22 08:53:45 · 2 answers · asked by supam b 1 in Packing & Preparation

2007-08-22 08:49:30 · 4 answers · asked by tstep_1868 2 in San Francisco

Why or why not?

2007-08-22 08:47:54 · 10 answers · asked by Dr. Beemer 4 in Turkey

I am 21/f and moving to NYC in January. I am currently living in PA and I have been planning this move and saving up my money for a while. I will be attending school at LIU and working on my 2nd bachelors.

Anyway, I am looking for apartments right now online and I am planning on looking at them sometiem in October. I am confused about the areas of NY and I'm not sure which are the safest or most convenient. Could you give me any tips?

In Manhattan.....I want to be close to 34th street....so which area is that?


Here are some choices....

Battery Park
Chelsea
Chinatown / Little Italy
Downtown
East Harlem
East Village
Financial District
Flatiron
Gramercy
Greenwich Village
Harlem / Morningside
Inwood / Wash Hts
Lower East Side
Midtown
Midtown East
Midtown West
Murray Hill
Nolita / Bowery
SoHo
TriBeCa
Union Square
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
West Village
Queens - not sure of areas
Long/Staten Island
Any tips or advice?

2007-08-22 08:45:57 · 11 answers · asked by Confused about life 1 in New York City

...used when people try to hide their real feelings or their secret desires?

"No, no you're perfect. The problem isn't you, it's me"
"I'm sorry I've got something in my eye" *sniff*
in some cases " aa dunya ahiret bacimsin" :)

2007-08-22 08:40:58 · 7 answers · asked by :] 4 in Turkey

2007-08-22 08:25:00 · 6 answers · asked by CuteSexy 2 in New York City

I am travelling to Canada from NJ, US for a week long vacation with my family and wanted to know what is the best way to buy Canadian dollars - my requirement is only around $ 400- 500 canadian. My concern is I do not want to get hurt with exchange rate loss.

2007-08-22 08:14:28 · 3 answers · asked by Pritesh_k 1 in Other - Destinations

Going to see Les Miserables in London @ the Queen's Theater. What do people dress like when going to the theater in London? I certainly don't want to feel overdressed but I want to wear something nice...

2007-08-22 08:10:42 · 6 answers · asked by etienne 2 in London

Going to san diego in october and we already booked a room here. They said it was newly renovated and i asked for one of those rooms and they said it had an ocean view. I know its a best western so i'm assuming it looks like any other one. Has anyone stayed there is it crappy and a waste of money?

2007-08-22 08:04:51 · 3 answers · asked by mrshull1105 3 in San Diego

2007-08-22 08:03:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lebanon

I found a co-op in Woodhaven, NY (Boro of Queens by Forest Park) -- it is a 2 bedroom for 145,000 with a monthly maint. of 566 and flip tax of 18,000 upon selling in the future. The place is in ok condition- kitchen needs to be redone and paint walls, polish floors.

I don't know if I should follow through though because I keep hearing that real estate prices will still be coming down for at least a good year - so should I wait?

What is the outlook for NYC-Queens Co-ops....

2007-08-22 08:01:31 · 5 answers · asked by marycotter5678 1 in New York City

2007-08-22 07:58:17 · 13 answers · asked by mnr257 2 in Other - Destinations

if so can you give my the number or website to them.Thank you in advance

2007-08-22 07:49:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleveland

2007-08-22 07:42:34 · 11 answers · asked by brian c 1 in Air Travel

I'm 18
and ive always wanted to just get out of my little town and discover other countries
i'm really interested in goin to america for an extended holiday
for about the minimum of 1 month
maybe stay on longer if i like it.
Even though i know its going to cost alot of money
i wanted advice on the cheaper options available
To be honest i dont really want it to be a holiday
i just want to experience the lifestyle.
If i do stay for only a month im guessing it wud be easier and cheaper to find somewhere to stay.
but if i decide to stay for slightly longer what are my options?

I would love to go somewhere like LA but from reading some things on here it doesnt really seem like the right place for me to go on my own. is there anywhere quieter than LA but still have the qualities.
I dont want to go somewhere that isnt going to give me the expericance i want.
How can i get started with my plans?
How much do you think i'll need in total in £'s.

any advice would be great thanks

2007-08-22 07:40:16 · 4 answers · asked by natalie_berryman 1 in Other - Destinations