the first year in new york city compared to last year it is up over 25%. grand larceny crimes are up 76%. of course, it is still early in his term. the mayor s reaction to the brutal killing on saturday is not instilling confidence things will get better. the woman killed on saturday was a business consultant waiting at the times square subway stop. area in recent years that has been known for tourists and business. adams says we re dealing with a perception of fear. things have gotten so tough in some areas business owners are taking matters into their own hands. i m here with the operators of this mall. you have increased security guards. how many do you have and why have you needed to do that? we have up to three security guards now. even security guards need backup. so many homeless, ill people walking around the neighborhood