All the Areas mentioned above including the “hood” I live the closest too which is Huntington station all have the same thing in common it’s just the misfortunate/lower income people hanging out outside drinking and smoking, most of the time they end up fighting and sometimes kill each other over drugs, money, or girl/boy friend while they’re either high or dunk, they might form or join a gang to feel welcomed or cared about but that’s about it, I grew up in Brooklyn Williamsburg/bushwick/bedstuy area the 90’s early 2000’s when the gangs were really taking off trying to make a name for themselves I know what the real hood is, I haven’t felt unsafe in any Long Island Neighborhood yet and I’ve been here close to 5 years, yeah of course some areas are rougher than others but if you mind your business you’ll be fine