Is there any way you can walk along with or beside other people? Are there enough people on the streets that you can kind of "group up" without appearing pushy? I think if I saw other people on the street, I'd mingle with them, so it would appear that I was with them, and maybe the bullies would leave you alone.
What do you think? Possible, or not? I've never been to NYC or anywhere near there, so I don't have a clue. LOL But that's what i'd do around here.
Maybe someone else will have better ideas. God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee