Back to the Future.

Presents a comparison of New York City in the 1970's and its modern conditions. The author's move to New York City; Crises of the 1970's including the blackout, financial difficulties for the city, school violence, and the serial killer Son of Sam; Recent reminders of the 70's; Composure of citizens during the 2003 blackout; Influx of young people and immigrants; Reform policies of New York City mayors; Successes of the late 90's under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; Author opinion that the present situation is far better than the 70's but that New York needs to become less corporate and more cultural.