yes, but clothes are cheap there. worth the "risk" even though there's not much of a risk for me. I've heard that the Bronx had changed quite a lot in the last years... it's now much safer, apparently. I stayed in Manhattan when I went to New York, though, so I can't tell... don't know about "safer" but some areas are more pleasant to live in now. Bronx isn't much of a tourist attraction other than the Botanical Garden and the Zoo, so I wouldn't advise going there to simply buy clothes. Lynx, you should definitely check out the Times Square and Central Park areas in Manhattan. are you coming alone? you should bring your girlfriend if you are, it's more enjoyable that way.