Not sure about that. It's more like, history is repeating itself.
Back in the 1970's I had to walk by the Taras Shevchenko alley to get to the bus stop on third avenue. I learned to walk very fast while holding my breath. The homeless were supporting the foundation of that building.
Another thing, there's McSorley's just around the corner. Their patrons may be the ones stinking up the area.
No, I was in McSorley’s this weekend. With the exception of myself, the clientele was clean and nice.