Jerry Mikorenda's articles and op-eds have appeared in the New York Times, Newsday, the Boston Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, and Wall Street Journal, as well as various other magazines. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Master's Program at Syracuse University's S. I. Newhouse School.
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In 1854, traveling was full of danger. Omnibus accidents were commonplace. Pedestrians were regularly attacked by the Five Points’ gangs. Rival police forces watched and argued over who should help. Pickpockets, drunks, and kidnappers were all part of t... SEE MORE