Immigration is a federal issue and the city simply doesn’t have the money to assist thousands of asylum seekers out of nowhere whilst getting no federal fund. I’m getting more frustrated everyday because we pay 30-40% taxes in total and for what? Mediocre government service.

Jesus man you can’t answer my question can you. Politicians are voted by the people. If people want change they must vote. That’s called democracy. You got people who love to complain but can’t bother to vote just once a year.

Really? You are dodging my question, then why don’t Americans vote for vote someone who will make cities walkable. Survey says most American prefer suburbs which is why our cities look like that.

Medicaid isn’t socialism and neither is universal healthcare and I don’t oppose them. The only funny thing is you don’t know the definition of capitalism and socialism and think any government program is socialism dumbass.

NYC subway and overall transportation is very good if not great but certainly better by far than all other American cities combined because they don’t even exist. But it’s mediocre when compared to some European and Asian cities

While we all love walkable cities here you also have to remember that a lot people don’t want walkable and public transportation otherwise they would’ve voted for a politician who did.

I’m not talking about 1980, idk why you’re bringing that up. I lived with $25-30k just 4 years ago.

First of all you would bring in $2250 after tax with a $30k income, not $1500, you probably pulled that data out of your ass. Then you have to live in a affordable neighborhood, median rent doesn’t matter because half the apartments cost less than the median, then balance out other bills.

Now $30k won’t buy you a home but that’s literally the minimum wage in NYC, a double income in a minimum wage would be almost $60k, as most families are double income this isn’t much of a deal.

I agree. My parents ran a family of 4 with $30k at one point, we were perfectly comfortable as we rented an affordable place and lived below our means as everyone should. I also know people who also grew up with similar incomes and were doing okay. If you don’t have a balanced budget that’s on you, stop blaming others.

You don’t have to follow any examples. Just understand how the economy works. You can’t even explain your policies why should anyone bother listening you.

It’s not my fault you’re illiterate

First of all prices are set on supply and demand if you didn’t know, and you shouldn’t expect a affordable house in a tiny island called Manhattan where demand is so high and space doesn’t exist. Investments are done in the basis of ROI, I’m sure you, like everyone else don’t work for free and expect profits form your investments like everyone else, it’s all money grab.

To really answer your question, the demand in NYC, specially in Manhattan is Soo high that any new developments are sold out almost immediately. The solution is to heavily upzone rest of the city where population density is only 1/4 of Manhattan because they have a lot of space for new developments

You can’t just turn a skyscraper in Manhattan into a affordable housing lmao. That’s common sense

Well socialist aren’t coming up with free technology either

It legal and No one’s stopping us

Well you replied to me I assumed

I’m being pragmatic. Where do you see me complaining? I’m not. All I’m saying is we should play fire with fire

Gerrymandering is legal and if the opposition is doing it then you would be a moron to not do it. Piss off with your moral superiority.

Cuomo’s judges threw away redistricting and his own Lt gov: Kathy Hochul screwed up terribly. Lol.

Why are you socialist?

Lmao. Why socialist? Most people can’t even tolerate “progressives” let alone socialist.

How do these politicians get voted in? More people needs to vote for fuck’s sake, I think only 6% of the city voted 😭

Unions always protect bad employees, public or private sector.

No wonder why people don’t like Unions.