Di Vincenzo says the safest time is between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., when statistically the least amount of crimes occur. Most people who would commit crimes, he says, have been out late and would probably be asleep.

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From 'Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00,' writer Mark Di Vincenzo shares the smartest times to tackle those items on your to-do list. (Hint: January is the best time to visit New York on a budget.)
Di Vincenzo says the safest time is between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m., when statistically the least amount of crimes occur. Most people who would commit crimes, he says, have been out late and would probably be asleep.
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