Do white people enjoy “untouchable” status in gentrifying blocks of Crown Heights?

guest8 writes on the Crown Heights Message Board (yes, you can still post as a guest on the Crown Heights board!):

“My daughters tell me that, as African females, they are more likely than Caucasians to be harassed in our community. I am so offended when I read ‘I am a white girl or puny white male, I am afraid of being attacked by those bad black folks.’ Please do your research, and you will find that the frequency of such attacks in the 77th precinct is minimal. Young Africans know full well that if they attack those [white] folks, the law will come down on them with such force… they also know that an attack on black male or female will most likely go under-investigated.”

So how true is that? What do the “experts” say? sje writes: “I had a cop tell me the same thing, that as a white woman, I stood a better chance of NOT being mugged than a black woman in CH.”

“Really! As ridiculous as that sounds...”

Fear of a Black Neighborhood: Read “Poor Vulnerable White Girl” on the Crown Heights Message Board

wexlerglazer (Newbie) asks on the Park Slope Message Board:

Any suggestions for where to meet someone for our first date?

I was thinking Bar Toto (on 6th Ave. @ 11th), as I’ve done that before. But I figured I’d open the question to everyone here…

Basically, I’m thinking a restaurant that’s somewhat moderately priced (no more than $15 or so per entree), quiet, and cozy.

How about:

1. Cocotte at 5th Ave. and 4th St.: Romantic (possibly too romantic?)

2. Chip Shop

3. Long Tan

4. And… Check out more First Date Suggestions on the Park Slope Message Board