1. The New York City Blackout of 1977
... Down the Grid"). Even though the blackout of 1977 started on a very hot and stifling day, and many residency entered the streets not only to escape the heat and fun outside but to also steal and cause trouble. The most expensive stores that were being hit were of course jewelry, furniture and electronic stores (Mahler 192). About 134 stores were ... broken into and cleaned out; about 50 were just burnt down. (Mahler 200, 204 & 205). A lot of the times men and women looted for fun and some did it because they needed something and felt it was the right time to get it. It seemed like only ...
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