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[deleted] t1_j9z88p1 wrote

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ironichaos t1_ja08060 wrote

The same people would’ve bitched about how the city wasn’t doing anything if we never bought this stuff. Yeah they overpaid for it, but when you’re competing with the entire world for resources money or war is the only way to win.

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cty_hntr t1_ja0gyld wrote

When there is a crisis, opportunity for someone to profit.

For example, in housing with government oversight (DHCR, HPD), there is budget review, competitive bidding, except in the case of emergencies. Then those rules are waived.

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flightwaves t1_j9zmsv5 wrote

I can't say I'm mad about this.

We always say prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

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The_Question757 t1_ja1okru wrote

"Benson said the items — including KN95 masks, isolation gowns, aprons and face shields — are all considered “non-medical” and were purchased at the start of the pandemic when medical supplies and safety equipment were difficult to obtain.

Now that higher-grade supplies are available, Benson stated, city health officials said they don’t need the non-medical items anymore."

Uh we still use all of these in care facilities feel free to donate them.

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-wnr- t1_ja8evpx wrote

Lol. Yeah, like, just tell us which curb they'll be left out at. I'll swing by with my hatchback.

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TheAJx t1_ja8pc05 wrote

$28M is a rounding error. Though I'm sure if they handed them out to New Yorkers many would gladly take them.

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