The sidewalk murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Thompson’s in the heart of Midtown punctuates nearly five years of rising crime and disorder in New York City.
Nicole Gelinas is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where she focuses on urban economics and transportation issues. Her work often explores themes related to New York City, including crime and local governance under Mayor Eric Adams, as well as broader topics in government, politics, and mobility. Nicole's insights have been featured in notable publications such as the Washington Examiner, RealClearMarkets, UnHerd, New York Post, and The New York Times.