Handling Neighborhood Harassment Concerns

Summary

In New York, harassment can include aggressive behavior or threats. If you feel unsafe due to a neighbors actions, consider contacting local law enforcement to report the incident. Public streets are accessible to everyone, and a homeowner cannot legally prevent you from walking there. If you have disabilities, its important to communicate this when filing a report. You can say, I was walking in the neighborhood to avoid traffic. A man approached me aggressively, claiming I touched his car, which I didnt. I feel unsafe, especially due to my disabilities, and want to report this. Consider seeking legal advice for further assistance.

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If a average stranger who is not law enforcement at all said I never want to see you in the neighborhood ever again when you just walked past him and don't know the guy
Hey Patrick! That sounds like a concerning situation. Did this person threaten you in any other way or make you feel unsafe?
Well he said it with a fuming mad face
Thanks for sharing that, Patrick. It sounds like a troubling encounter. In New York, harassment can include threats or aggressive behavior.
- Did this person physically approach you or make any physical contact?
- Have you seen this person before in your neighborhood?
Let me know, and I can provide more specific guidance.
He approached me with his truck and said it
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Thanks for sharing, Patrick. In New York, harassment involves threatening behavior, and it seems like this person was aggressive. If there's no physical contact, it might be considered verbal harassment. If you feel unsafe, you can contact local law enforcement.
Would you like more information on how to file a report or seek legal advice on this matter?
Some guy with a fuming mad face said that what are you guys doing walking in people's driveways and that I touched his car I never want to see you in this neighborhood ever again. The reason why I walked on the guys driveway was because the road has no sidewalks and I wanted to prevent getting hit by a car. I only walked on the part that borderlines the street. There are no sidewalks and we were concerned about traffic. The homeowner cannot legally prevent me from walking in the neighborhood or on public streets. Public streets are open to everyone, and we have the right to walk there. Public streets remain accessible to everyone, and the homeowner's statement about not wanting to see me in the neighborhood has no legal weight.
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It sounds like you had a stressful encounter. Since the person didn't physically touch you or make a direct threat, it might not escalate to a legal matter, but it's still important to stay safe.
Would you like guidance on how to file a report with local law enforcement or seek additional legal advice on this matter?
I fear for my safety because I am scared to go down that road again after what the man told us. I am intellectually disabled with a speech impediment. Me and my brother were both disabled. He cannot legally ban you from the neighborhood or public streets. I don't know what house it was from exactly he approached us down the road with his truck when he confronted us.
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Hey Patrick! It sounds like a very stressful situation. Given that you feel unsafe and have disabilities, it might be helpful to contact local law enforcement to ensure your safety and document this incident. Would you like more information on how to file a report or seek legal advice on this matter?
Yes give me an example what I can say on this
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Hey Patrick! Here is an example of what you can say when filing a report with local law enforcement:
"I was walking in the neighborhood because there are no sidewalks, and I wanted to avoid traffic. A man approached me with his truck, and in an aggressive manner, he told me he never wants to see me in the neighborhood again. I didn't touch his car as he claimed. I feel unsafe walking down that road now, especially because I am intellectually disabled and have a speech impediment. I would like to report this incident."
Would you like more information on how to proceed with filing the report?