The open-air drug market has been under intense scrutiny due to its potential to increase crime and ruin lives. ... It afflicted the borough's poorest areas, with sales concentrated in open-air markets at a few notorious housing developments like Stapleton and Park Hill." All in all, the open-air drug market has created a lot of sorrow in the streets of New York City. ... To cut down the crime rate, New York City safety officials should look into higher security checks at all importing and exporting facilities such as boating docks, airports, and postal services. ...

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