

Joe Germanotta, Lady Gaga's father and a New York City restaurateur, reported being attacked outside his church, attributing the incident to the city's rising crime and chaos. Germanotta, who has witnessed an increase in local crime and economic pressures affecting small businesses, expressed concerns about safety and the impact on his restaurant's clientele. Despite efforts to lower crime rates, he feels the city remains unsafe, compounded by issues like unchecked loitering and disruptive street traffic.