The Bronx tourism company has ceased its operations when found to allegedly guide people through the dangerous parts of the "a real New York City GHETTO."
Real Bronx Tours brought people to lines for food pantries, public housing, and even to a park that was known for getting pick-pocketed.
Undercover agents of Bronx officials only discovered the exploit after they went into one of the tours.
The executive director of Bronx Tourism Council was "incredibly disturbed by what [she] saw." Olga Luz Tirado says that as soon as she saw the now-removed website, she was alarmed. She couldn't see any mentions of great sights like the New York Botanical Garden or the Bronx Zoo.
"The Bronx and its people have taken incredible steps forward, but clearly this company's owners are pathetic and despicable," Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson said. "Their tour is outrageous. Tourists from around the country and the world are welcome to the Bronx's historic communities, vibrant culture and terrific restaurants. But this company should just get out of town."
"The Bronx and its people have taken incredible steps forward—creating economic opportunity, safer streets and vibrant communities for all of its people. This outrageous tour got what it deserved. The only thing left to say is don't let the door hit you on the way out of town."
Ruben Diaz, Bronx borough's president, described the company as "the biggest fool on the planet."
The so-called ghetto tour charged $45. The company was stopped after protests and pressures from the community.
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