NYC residents are the victims of legislators’ shoplifting policy

It took decades for New York’s retailers to recover from the disorder and crime waves of the 1970s and 1980s .

New York City has lost approximately 675 outlets operated by national chains since the pandemic began, according to a retail census.

The city's retail sector exploded, adding 135,000 jobs by 2016 — an increase of 56% ..

In stores that remain open, the chain has stopped selling some name-brand items most heavily targeted by shoplifters.

Steven Malanga : We seem on the verge of a new era of retail deserts.

He says it will be harder to blame this reversal on racial discrimination or reluctance by firms to do business in certain neighborhoods.