The Brian Lehrer Show Brian Lehrer Weekend: Package Theft; Mayor Adams' Legacy
Dec 6, 2025
Julie Bessonen, a journalist, reveals her East Village building's clever anti-theft tactics during the pandemic. Dominic Romeo, a veteran superintendent, shares practical advice for preventing package theft, emphasizing community vigilance and security measures. The discussion shifts to Mayor Eric Adams' administration as political reporters Elizabeth Kim and Jeffrey Mays assess his tumultuous legacy, from promising public safety reform to mishandling migrant crises, while Ben Max critiques governmental management under his leadership.
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Neighborhood Teamwork Stopped Theft—Temporarily
- Julie Bessonen's East Village building beat a package-theft surge by neighbors taking packages in and installing a camera.
- After turnover and management changes, theft returned despite earlier fixes like a new lock.
Use Public Alerts And Visual Red Flags
- Post images of suspected thieves to alert residents immediately and deter future entry.
- Warn tenants about impostor cues like construction vests or oversized tote bags and to verify courier uniforms.
Force Carriers To Use Lockboxes
- Use a secure lockbox or lobby pickup system and include clear delivery instructions on orders for carriers.
- Write explicit delivery notes like 'leave in lockbox in lobby' and provide step-by-step instructions.