NEW YORK (AP) - The founder of the Guardian Angels wants to show off New York’s underbelly, but tourism officials are suggesting a trip to the zoo.
Community leaders in the Bronx are objecting to a new “Underbelly Tour” by Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa (SLEE’-wuh). The tour focuses on both the tumultuous 1970s and lingering crime problems in the borough.
The Bronx Tourism Council says it’s disappointed that Sliwa’s tour capitalizes on false stereotypes. It recommends visitors instead go to the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Yankee Stadium, museums and restaurants.
Sliwa concedes the area has improved dramatically. But he says visitors can still “get a flavor of what it was like” and see a neighborhood in transition.
He says he’s open to partnering with community leaders.
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On the Net:
Bronx Tourism Council: https://www.ilovethebronx.com
Curtis Sliwa: https://www.curtissliwa.com
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