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NewYorker0 t1_jbd5uij wrote

New Yorkers pay the highest tax in the country for mediocre service and the people who just came here gets 5 star hotel in Manhattan, we voted for it and we deserve it. Our infrastructures are broken, Medicaid isn’t good, education is hot garbage and nothing ever gets fixed because voters are stupid enough to vote for these corrupt, incompetent and self serving politicians.

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supermechace t1_jbfe2z1 wrote

I didn't vote for it, my votes are drowned out by political machine supporters and special interest voters.

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NewYorker0 t1_jbfnqa0 wrote

Millions on people voted and you believe special interest is to be blame? They’re a problem but the voters are just too stupid

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supermechace t1_jbfoz1z wrote

NYC population is over 8 million. it's obvious these billion dollar industries have a large amount of people who support the status quo and the establishment party, while special interests carve out their own kick backs, leaving the middle class on the hook.

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NewYorker0 t1_jbh2ad4 wrote

Again the number of special interest voter are vastly outnumbered by the total number of voters. As Carlin said “selfish ignorant people, selfish ignorant leaders”

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supermechace t1_jbh6an7 wrote

Not really it works out for the major voting blocs who can carve out favorable politicians and kickbacks. If you saw the quote I included just one NYC union I've never heard of out of hundreds, had over 160k members. Adams had the popular support of the majority of unions. A normal NYC middle class voter can't muster a voting bloc large enough to overcome established interests and party interests (which also get national backing and support). That's why independents can't gain any ground in NYC

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NewYorker0 t1_jbhrjda wrote

Public unions are a threat to the public it seems then. Also I want to add that voter turnout is depressingly low in local mayoral elections, I believe if more people vote in the election and for the right person then we can solve our problems.

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myassholealt t1_jbhy1lo wrote

Until voter turnout for the "boring" local elections cracks at least 40% (which is still abysmal) consistently, I will continue to blame the eligible voters as holding a huge portion of responsibility for the state of things. Yes special interest has co-opted out government and corruption flourishes, but as a voting public we're not even trying to make it hard for them. Adams is exactly the same person he was when he was borough president. Now he just has more power and a bigger budget to fuck with. And voters gave that to him.

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supermechace t1_jbfwrl6 wrote

Also special interest include unions police, teachers, if you're not from NY you may not be aware that winning a union endorsement can guarantee you a election. quote "That’s why Adams can boast a long list of union endorsements including some of the most powerful in the city. He has been backed by 32BJ SEIU, the property services workers union with more than 160,000 members,"

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SmurfsNeverDie t1_jbechtg wrote

Our choices are for people who think everyone deserves a shit education vs someone who thinks no one deserves an education. Same thing for every other issue.

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drpvn t1_jbcbnu3 wrote

> New York City's comptroller says the city's current approach to the migrant crisis is financially unsustainable . . .

You don’t say.

> . . . and that officials should shift focus and prioritize securing long-term housing, according to a new report being released on Tuesday.

😂. Yes, we should be giving all migrants long-term housing.

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bittoxic00 t1_jbco9ln wrote

Given the great deal on hotels each apartment should cost $8,000 and be in Manhattan

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AnneArchy123 t1_jbd3mfe wrote

Where's my long-term housing? I'll even take a hotel room in Midtown which would save AN HOUR of my commute to work.

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Puzzleheaded_Okra_21 t1_jbfia7n wrote

It's a moral duty for any even half-decent society to care for those most vulnerable (refugees, BIPOC and LGBTQ personas) first.

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Brokeliner t1_jbgll4k wrote

It’s true tho. We need to apply the progressive stack to affordable apartments. Privileged people go last, should live farther away, and pay more in rent

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Grass8989 OP t1_jbcc5aa wrote

Hard-hitting reporting from the gothamist. I’m shocked they’re even addressing this. That’s how you know it’s a real issue.

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movingtobay2019 t1_jbcitfu wrote

Anyone with a fucking brain could have told you before the first migrant stepped off the bus.

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LOVE2FUKWITHPP t1_jbfgvwn wrote

Hey the votes are in now we deal with it ok

U wanna make a different think twice who u vote for or else work some overtime so u can pay for taxes for other men to get free food , healthcare and shelter.

Yes men

Young men to

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1AngryBrotha t1_jbe47c5 wrote

Then stop advertising NY as a "sanctuary city", dumbfucks.

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deekay007685 t1_jbev2hs wrote

Thats our version of owning the Cons. We welcome everyone so we claim to be morally superior. They didnt think scumbags like Abbott would then own us by sending them here.

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AndreT_NY t1_jbfaznt wrote

We are a sanctuary city! Migrants show up from areas that don’t want them.

Shocked Pikachu face.

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xiadia t1_jbeembm wrote

Lmaoo voters in NYC are unbelievably incompetent. After years of the last idiot, you would’ve thought they’d actually learn about the unintended consequences of extreme progressive policies, but of course not. Start letting the migrants sleep in your homes, show us how much you really care!

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orangejuicecake t1_jbefigz wrote

adams is not a progressive he is a conservative moderate like bloomberg

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Everyoneeatshere t1_jbelmlv wrote

Lmao conservative? Maybe a New York moderate. Go spend some time in the Deep South to see conservatives.

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thegameksk t1_jbck4zn wrote

Lmao. This is breaking news to absolutely nobody.

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thisisntmineIfoundit t1_jbejau5 wrote

Quick reminder that anyone who questioned the concept of sanctuary cities was labeled racist and a Trumper by the msm and likely you guys here in this subreddit.

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icrbact t1_jbev3h7 wrote

I find Ron DeSantis’ human trafficking operation as disgusting and inhumane as the next guy, but you do have to admit that it’s working. People who continuously have denied that the US has a problem at the Southern border are waking up to the fact that they simply cannot house all the people arriving. That’s what Florida and Texas have been experiencing all day every day for years. Many of the ‘solutions’ are shortsighted and inhumane, but solutions are needed that decrease the inflow quickly and sustainably. Denying the problem doesn’t help anybody, least the migrants whose sky-high expectations can never be met.

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The_Question757 t1_jbcwf9o wrote

Yeah but it wouldn't be a New York solution if we didn't throw money at something and it still wouldn't work

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Due_Masterpiece_3601 t1_jbflsau wrote

I find absolutely revolting and spineless how many people here are now saying that this is a problem, when just a few months ago the same people doubled down on their sanctuary city, kumbaya bullshit and anyone who disagreed with them was a racist and bigot. As a NYer, we deserve to eat shit right now because most of us saw no issue with migrants even though we were warned.

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supermechace t1_jbfuxft wrote

Actually it's the right to shelter law that the issue as these are asylum applicants that couldn't be deported anyway. Abbot is just harping to make a political point. Right to shelter has good intentions but should be tweaked to apply to NY residence only and everyone else a case by case basis

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Brokeliner t1_jbgm6vm wrote

Yeah but factor in how many self righteous tweets and Facebook rants were sent during that time period. Can we quantify how much each one of those was worth? Maybe about $500 to $1000 each, perhaps next time we can just give the cash straight to them and they don’t have to pretend on the internet to be a better person than everyone else

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headphase t1_jbgoj2x wrote

>the same people doubled down on their sanctuary city, kumbaya bullshit and anyone who disagreed with them was a racist and bigot

Oh please, if you would spend a minute to read the article you would see that the problem isn't about the migrants; the problem is the city's lack of leadership and unfocused, shortsighted approach to the issue. Migrants can become an asset to the city, but only if there is a sustainable, long-term plan to get them on their feet.

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icrbact t1_jbp3ob1 wrote

Yes and that starts with regulating the inflow. It’s hard to make it in the city and downright impossible if you don’t have any marketable skills. The federal government must stop uncontrolled inflow of illegal immigrants but make it easier for qualified candidates to legally migrate to the US (see for example the Canadian points system). As long as illegal is easy and legal is hard, the US will spend more than it gets in return.

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Dont_mute_me_bro t1_jbe5702 wrote

One needn't have a degree in finance and economics to know that the surge in migrants has an unsustainable burden on the city's budget. I'm equally concerned with less immediate costs. Those children will have to be educated, so bilingual services will be needed and some schools will probably see bigger surges. Classroom sizes will be impacted. Principals' budgets will be impacted if they need more teachers. Any migrant might need health care at some point. The effects will linger for a long time....

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demonkaos t1_jbd3peg wrote

NYPD is driving migrants around in nyc to different shelters looking for bedding. This is ridiculous.

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Sudden_Welcome8412 t1_jbga0qt wrote

Let them start doing jobs and paying bills for themselves and it’s sustainable. Be compassionate but also be reasonable, there is nothing NYC cannot do

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PauI_MuadDib t1_jbewsm8 wrote

The city's approach to a lot of things is financially unsustainable. NYPD broke records last year for misconduct settlements. Taxpayers had over 121 million of their hard-earned tax dollars just flushed down the toilet. And in 2023 we're going to have to deal with wrongful conviction lawsuits from those almost 2k cases connected to the NYPD'S Joseph Franco scandal.

Because to Adams tax dollars grows on trees and is neverending. Pfft it's not like that money could've been used to do something crazy like benefit the entire community....

https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/nypd-pays-out-more-than-121-million-in-police-misconduct-lawsuits-data/

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LL5566 t1_jbgwgxb wrote

Ya think?!? 🤦🏼‍♂️

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Johnson8788 t1_jbgy3fh wrote

Overcrowding our schools and the constant emails asking for monetary support…..fix this please

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graveller11 t1_jbl4oln wrote

Most of these replies are disingenuous. The article does not say it’s unsustainable for nyc, a major port of entry, to provide services to take in migrants. You guys are projecting

The article calls for a shift to services which will put migrants on a path to self-sustenance. This is cheaper in the long run than paying for emergency shelters and paying hotels to fulfill this role.

It is also cheaper than paying to put up a camp in Randall’s island, paying to dismantle that, paying to bus everyone to red hook, and paying again to put up a camp there

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LOVE2FUKWITHPP t1_jbfg4sy wrote

PUT THEM TO WORK NOW !!!!!!

LETS GO !!!

Anyway I can be allowed in those luxury hotels or shelters with free food 3 times a day

I need to get back in shape And workout but I have to work all day to pay rent and can’t get 8 Hours of full sleep 🛌 since I got to pay bills buy overpriced food.

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MartyMohoJr t1_jbdbqlp wrote

Is there a way to sponsor a bus? They deserve better treatment the they are getting in New York

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