Staff Reports
New Yorkers are shaking their heads as they look around and see their once-great city going downhill faster than a rollercoaster on a steep decline. According to a recent poll from the Citizens Budget Commission, only about 30% of city dwellers are feeling good about their quality of life these days. That’s a drop from 50% back in 2017 and 2008. What’s cooking in the Big Apple that’s got everyone feeling sour?
New York City Residents Say Quality Of Life Has Dropped As Crime, Illegal Immigration Swell https://t.co/s2qfjo6AKD
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 19, 2024
Well, for starters, crime rates are shooting through the roof like a skyrocket on the Fourth of July. Violent crimes like murder and assault are on the rise, along with theft crimes like burglary and grand larceny. It’s enough to make any law-abiding citizen start thinking twice about walking down the street, let alone taking a ride on the subway. And speaking of the subway, forget about feeling safe on there, especially after dark. The numbers don’t lie – confidence in the subway system has taken a nosedive faster than a pigeon swooping down to grab a hotdog off the sidewalk.
And let’s not even get started on the migrant crisis hitting the city like a wrecking ball. Mayor Eric Adams has opened the floodgates to over 180,000 migrants since 2022, enough to fill a small city all on its own. But guess what? The city coffers aren’t bottomless pits. To deal with the cash crunch, public services and programs are getting the short end of the stick, leaving New Yorkers feeling like they’re paying more for less. It’s like buying a fancy steak dinner and getting served a cold hotdog instead.
It’s no wonder that less than a quarter of New Yorkers are giving a thumbs up to their public services these days. The frustration is palpable, and some city officials like Bronx Councilwoman Pierina Sanchez are saying, “Told you so.” It’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion – you know it’s coming, but you can’t look away.
So, here we are, with a city in turmoil and residents feeling like they’re stuck in a bad dream. Hopefully, someone will wake up soon and start putting the pieces back together. Otherwise, it might just be a matter of time before New York City goes from the city that never sleeps to the city that’s fast asleep at the wheel.
