So, what was crime like in the Collar City in 1885? Well, there was more than a smattering of assault on men, women, mothers and little girls. Harnesses, shawls and watches were being stolen. Peter Farrell dug his way out of the pokey (or perhaps the hoosegow) and remained on the lam. A vicious New York City criminal fired on two officers of the law. And there was illegal sledding going on on Grand Division Street (which is now just plain Grand).
And apparently the Troy Northern Budget was shocked (shocked!) to find there was gambling occurring in this municipality!