Posts by Sam Wright21

Kevin Harris93 said:This one’s pretty interesting. Though, honestly? I'm not sure if New York City actually needs a better one.

CopenHill is basically the cleanest waste-to-energy plant on the planet.

Folks, we should probably move this discussion to the New York City Waste Collection thread, since the concept of "Recycling in the World Around Us" doesn't seem to capture much interest here.
Peppa Pig posted about a documentary airing on PBS, so you can find it at PBS News: Changing the World: The Myth of Recycling.

Changing the World: The Myth of Recycling.

It will be an eye-opener.

To cut to the chase regarding incinerators: even the most cutting-edge facility in Copenhagen emits CO2; it’s an unavoidable reality of the process.

And that little project came with a half-billion euro price tag.

But the real catch is that these plants feel inescapable, leaving us trapped in a vicious cycle fueled by greed—we are effectively stuck.

In short—K. was right all along.

Charles Fox10 insisted he actually witnessed this incinerator in action and claimed it produces absolutely no smoke whatsoever. He even went as far as to suggest its capacity is large enough to process waste from all of California. Honestly, I would love to hear him clarify those rather bold assertions.

In my view, however, it seems far more plausible that the project was simply never completed.

aaaaaa, just brilliant. 😍I’ve already moved this over to the Waste Disposal thread.

By the way, Charles Fox10, you were claiming that the pyrolysis plant built by Mist on Maui doesn't emit any smoke at all?

hollowmason64 said:Man, that is just a total disaster. How does that even happen?
That’s just inhuman. Working two months straight without taking a single day of vacation is wild—at any job I've had, if they tried to make me work two months without a break, I'd be handing in my resignation on the spot. Seriously, nobody should have to deal with that. ☕

I guess when you only have a high school diploma and your options are limited to low-paying gigs, getting a spot with the Department of Sanitation—with a steady paycheck and guaranteed benefits—is probably worth pulling some strings for.

So, everyone there is working just two months at a time? And they’re doing it in one unbroken stretch, without a single weekend off?

hollowmason64 said:Man, that is just a total disaster. How does that even happen?
That’s just inhuman. Working two months straight without taking a single day of vacation is wild—at any job I've had, if they tried to make me work two months without a break, I'd be handing in my resignation on the spot. Seriously, nobody should have to deal with that. ☕

I guess when you only have a high school diploma and your options are limited to low-paying gigs, getting a spot with the Department of Sanitation—with a steady paycheck and guaranteed benefits—is probably worth pulling some strings for.

Sure, if you look at it that way. But consider the logic: someone with just a high school education can't exactly go out and become a corporate lawyer, yet a lawyer could easily step into that sanitation role if they had to. The whole structure is fundamentally broken.

dustymarlin10 said:... so he's supposed to go out and buy a million of them right now?
When a household, a family, or even a regular business is hitting a crisis, buying new cars is the absolute last thing on the agenda.
You fix the holes in the roof first—the stuff that actually matters—instead of playing around with electric toys while the garbage trucks can't even find tires.

Exactly.

Jeffrey Long said:There isn't even a shortage of daycare providers, but then again, we don't exactly have a free market at play here...

What do you mean there isn't a free market?

Patrick Hughes72 said:Yeah, the old guard definitely got jobs as janitors... obviously, we're talking about the "low-level" connections...
I personally know two people who landed cleaning gigs at Waste Management through a connection. And if that's the case even for the "bottom tier" roles...
It doesn't mean they aren't hard workers now...but yeah, they definitely got those jobs through nepotism.

I once met a collector who worked a route with a small cart; he was sitting there having coffee, looking perfectly comfortable. He told me straight up that you don't get one of those spots without a connection. His District spanned from Grand Central Terminal all the way to the Art Pavilion, and he’d breeze through it with ease. I used to look at the crews working near Central Park with a bit of envy too, because their pace seemed just as relaxed. But the guys on the heavy trucks? They're doing backbreaking labor.

gentlestag15 said:So I was catching up with this guy whose cousin works for the Sanitation Department, and apparently, they’ve been grinding like absolute slaves for two months straight without even a single day off. They brought on 23 new hires recently, but 19 of them quit within five days of starting. Honestly, he’s betting that the remaining four won't last much longer either.
If things don't turn around fast, we're looking at a total garbage meltdown in New York City.

If I were the Mayor, I would be making this my top priority immediately.

Honestly, those truck drivers deserve at least $7,500 after taxes. If they have the right work permits, I don't see why companies shouldn't be hiring foreign workers to fill those roles.

Melissa Bailey5 said:Post - Bidding Notice

September 11, 2020: So, I guess they’re finally planning to build a preschool over in the Bronx.

They’re out here acting like they actually care about that stuff again, even though they spent the whole time trashing it. I guess they just love pretending. ☕

September 11, 2020: A new daycare center is slated for construction in the Odra slope area

It’s the same old song and dance—flaunting achievements that everyone knows were built on a foundation of broken promises. ☕
I suppose it would be foolish to let a decent project sit on the shelf just because it originated during the previous administration's tenure, wouldn't it?

I just sat through an interview marking the anniversary of his term, and I have to say, Eric Adams carries himself with a level of self-assurance that borders on the delusional.

Amanda Hughes37 said:Give me a break... around here, even preschools have swimming pools.

That’s quite something. Though, I suspect you’re facing the same shortage of childcare slots we are; it isn't just some localized issue in New York City, but rather a systemic headache plaguing the entire USA.

Oh, please. They’re acting completely blindsided, but let’s be honest—they aren't quite dim enough to be oblivious to how things actually stand. I mean, look at the facts: they’re currently building a preschool in a small town in Connecticut, and they’ve got another one slated to break ground shortly. If we’re judging strictly by their ability to follow through on campaign promises, I suppose they’re actually delivering.

electricdriver33 said:So, basically, Taritaš is the superior choice even though she's a proven thief, but Tomašević isn't? Logic has officially left the building... Honestly, Tomašević would probably be having a much better time without voters like you dragging him down... You should've just voted for BM365 instead...☕

Please, calling Kamala Harris some kind of mastermind thief is quite a stretch... give me a break. If this is how things are going, let Eric Adams enjoy his victory without my support or the support of many others in the next election. If he keeps down this current path, he won't stand a chance at securing another term.

@ kiss me
You aren't wrong.

swiftmaker12 said:The only way Eric Adams could actually reverse this downward spiral would be to hire Elon Musk and his old man to run New York City's operations personally.
That’s really the extent of their capabilities.
If they actually took a little for themselves—just a bit—New York City might actually flourish under the leadership of those titans of American industry.

Besides, by the time the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 rolls around, New York City will probably have the world's first fleet of self-driving taxis—making the whole ordeal of buying cars for the administration and all those other bureaucrats completely unnecessary.

I suppose a little bit of dark humor isn't the worst thing.😍

I’m afraid I have to decline that particular request; I prefer to keep our interactions strictly within the realm of discourse rather than anything more intimate. kaže:
Nobody else is chiming in. But like I’ve already told you—we don't have any actual visibility into both sides of the equation here. We can't verify what was actually on the table or exactly why a deal fell through if it was rejected. All we have to go on is your constant refrain scattered throughout this entire thread, claiming that those idiots over there simply failed to listen to you despite your status as a top-tier expert.

You might not be aware, but those who actually bothered to look already know. It isn't exactly your responsibility to be in the loop, but it certainly is the responsibility of our city council members. As for why they rejected it? It’s because they can't—or more likely, won't—actually bother to decipher the blueprints. They’d much rather play dumb, pretending they see five-story buildings where the plans clearly call for two-story ones. And it’s the same old story playing out across every single borough of New York City. Somewhere between sixty and seventy schemes have already been shut down.

New York City is already such a wreck that we honestly expected this administration to finally steer us back toward some semblance of decent urban planning.

I had this sincere intention to show him the site, a plan that was actually put forward by an independent councilman representing a different district. But these people? They don’t actually do anything useful. Their entire existence seems dedicated to nothing more than performative politics. It’s the same pattern they used when they completely gutted my neighborhood association; instead of having two capable councilwomen—one of whom currently serves as the chair—we’re left with just one, and frankly, she seems both timid and utterly lost.

I suppose you expect some kind of romantic grand gesture from a stranger on the internet, but let’s be realistic—life rarely offers such unearned sweetness. If we were living in one of those overly sentimental Hollywood movies, perhaps I’d lean in, but out here in the real world, things are usually much more complicated and far less poetic. As expressed by:
What kind of supposed "law" are we even talking about here? You were the one questioning whether it was even legal to offer positions that require far less education than a college degree holds, and now you're asking me to identify some nonexistent rule? It’s a bit circular, don't you think?
Good grief. 🤦

Once again, you seem to be under the delusion that someone actually asked you a question.

Smotani2 As stated by:
Well, that’s certainly one way to put it. A single word, heavy with all the unspoken skepticism and weary resignation one can muster, yet lacking any actual substance to latch onto. It’s a minimalist starting point, I suppose, though it leaves quite a bit to be desired if we're actually looking for a conversation.
And why exactly did they come to such a grinding halt?
Who exactly was the one who pulled the plug?
Has the person who called for the halt actually laid out a viable alternative, or are they simply standing in the middle of the road, blocking traffic without any intention of pointing us toward a different route?
Did anyone actually see this coming, or were we all just sleepwalking into the inevitable?

Not at all. Of course not.
There is a profound difference between managing a metropolis like New York City and hugging a tree in a public park.

It seems to me that public procurement hasn't actually come to a complete standstill for the past year. If you look closely at the numbers, you can see they’re still moving forward with things like vehicle acquisitions, for instance.

Adam Diaz67 said:@Kiss me

That's just rational thinking. You can't ever fully wipe out corruption or nepotism because at the end of the day, it's all driven by human greed. I guess the best you can hope for is that the people doing it are actually competent, so the net result ends up being positive for the company—or in this case, the city. The real difference is that in highly organized systems, they do it in much more sophisticated ways, so an average citizen gets good enough service that they don't really notice. Like, who actually cares if a $3 million contract for a new daycare center goes to a local contractor in a > through some backroom deal, provided the building meets all standards, finishes on time, and the city pays exactly what was agreed upon? Even if the owner shaved 10% off their margin and slipped a little cash under the table to secure the bid... is that corruption? Yeah. Is it illegal? Sure. Is it the job of certain agencies to prosecute it? Definitely. But as a citizen, I mostly care about whether I got what I paid for—in this case, the daycare. The real issue here is that everything in our system is overpriced, and even then, the overpriced stuff is usually junk. It's basically multi-level crime where you end up getting screwed anyway. Most people, myself included, probably just want quality service for our money. If you actually know a country where favoritism doesn't exist in one form or another, please enlighten me. I'm open to learning something new.

@Gingerina

If your job is eliminated and offered a different role instead, it's up to you as an individual to decide if you want to take it or go look for luck at another company. It doesn't matter if the new role pays less or has a lower title. It's an open position. Take it or leave it. Nothing new there. It's standard practice, even in private firms. And no, why wouldn't you hire someone with a Master's degree for a position that only requires an Associate's? If they're qualified and apply, they get the job. If they get it and then slack off, they get fired. There’s no such thing as overqualified; there’s only being underqualified for a specific role. Actually, every manager is probably thrilled if they can snag a better-educated worker for a lower-paying position.

The government didn't pay for anyone's education. Our parents paid for it through their taxes. You pay, I pay—everyone paying taxes in the US funds the education of US citizens.

@Sky Shark

People leave. But even within the system, you still have solid, excellent people who have the knowledge and the drive to do good work. If everyone were lazy, nothing would ever get built. You just need to implement a solid reorganization of the system. Some people might actually make great managers, but they never became them because they didn't have the right connections. Honestly, one of the biggest flaws in the current system is that you can't punish a bad worker or reward a good one. The collective protects the bad ones from punishment and blocks rewards for the good ones.

That's all well and good, but let's be realistic: an aerospace engineer or a corporate lawyer isn't exactly qualified to be a landscaper. And don't kid yourself into thinking anyone will actually believe you're applying for a role beneath your station out of sheer passion.

True, citizens have always funded everything through their taxes—money doesn't just fall from the sky into the state's coffers—but back then, those taxes covered the cost of university. Nowadays, on top of your taxes, you're expected to shell out extra for your kid's tuition.

hollowmason64 said:It’s exactly this kind of mindset that keeps us stuck. This way of thinking is the reason we're struggling to get ahead and why the whole country feels like a total backwater in so many ways.

So, you’re acting like you know exactly what they’re up to and what their master plan is? I mean, obviously, you're some kind of reorganization expert now, right?

Honestly, it’s just such an inflated mess. They won't even bother asking questions when they clearly have no clue what's actually going on or how things work.

Jesus, man, just let it go already. 🙂

I’m not saying he should hold back or anything, but honestly, there’s a good chance they’ll turn him down simply because he’s overqualified.

And honestly, that’s everyone's right. I still don't really see where you're getting this supposed "law" from.

Of course it is, but it really comes down to how many cars we're actually talking about per unit. Are you seriously still sticking to that claim that he picked up 150 of them for only 4.5 million dollars? 😁

Honestly, you have such a sophisticated way of expressing yourself. It’s pretty obvious you’ve got some real education behind you.🤣🤣🤣

I always tend to tailor my way of speaking to whoever I'm chatting with.

60k dollars? Are you kidding me? For his fully loaded Audi 6? Look, if you can actually find me where to pick up one like that, I’ll gladly pay double. You can just pocket the difference as a finder's fee for doing the legwork.😁

What's on the agenda? 😵 If they actually had a coherent roadmap to share, perhaps we wouldn't be left staring at the wreckage of their intentions, wondering what exactly they intend to pull next.

hollowmason64 said:It’s exactly this kind of mindset that keeps us stuck. This way of thinking is the reason we're struggling to get ahead and why the whole country feels like a total backwater in so many ways.

So, you’re acting like you know exactly what they’re up to and what their master plan is? I mean, obviously, you're some kind of reorganization expert now, right?

Honestly, it’s just such an inflated mess. They won't even bother asking questions when they clearly have no clue what's actually going on or how things work.

Jesus, man, just let it go already. 🙂

I’m not saying he should hold back or anything, but honestly, there’s a good chance they’ll turn him down simply because he’s overqualified.

And honestly, that’s everyone's right. I still don't really see where you're getting this supposed "law" from.

Of course it is, but it really comes down to how many cars we're actually talking about per unit. Are you seriously still sticking to that claim that he picked up 150 of them for only 4.5 million dollars? 😁

Honestly, you have such a sophisticated way of expressing yourself. It’s pretty obvious you’ve got some real education behind you.🤣🤣🤣

I always tend to tailor my way of speaking to whoever I'm chatting with.

60k dollars? Are you kidding me? For his fully loaded Audi 6? Look, if you can actually find me where to pick up one like that, I’ll gladly pay double. You can just pocket the difference as a finder's fee for doing the legwork.😁

Never. Honestly, how much sheer incompetence does one have to possess before they realize that New York City simply cannot afford to stand still?

hollowmason64 said:It’s exactly this kind of mindset that keeps us stuck. This way of thinking is the reason we're struggling to get ahead and why the whole country feels like a total backwater in so many ways.

So, you’re acting like you know exactly what they’re up to and what their master plan is? I mean, obviously, you're some kind of reorganization expert now, right?

Honestly, it’s just such an inflated mess. They won't even bother asking questions when they clearly have no clue what's actually going on or how things work.

Jesus, man, just let it go already. 🙂

I’m not saying he should hold back or anything, but honestly, there’s a good chance they’ll turn him down simply because he’s overqualified.

And honestly, that’s everyone's right. I still don't really see where you're getting this supposed "law" from.

Of course it is, but it really comes down to how many cars we're actually talking about per unit. Are you seriously still sticking to that claim that he picked up 150 of them for only 4.5 million dollars? 😁

Honestly, you have such a sophisticated way of expressing yourself. It’s pretty obvious you’ve got some real education behind you.🤣🤣🤣

I always tend to tailor my way of speaking to whoever I'm chatting with.

60k dollars? Are you kidding me? For his fully loaded Audi 6? Look, if you can actually find me where to pick up one like that, I’ll gladly pay double. You can just pocket the difference as a finder's fee for doing the legwork.😁

What kind of absolute joke is this "law"? You can go through all the motions and submit your application to the Board, even with a Master’s degree in hand, and you'll likely just face another rejection—regardless of how much sense your proposal actually makes.

And which fool would actually offer a position at the CIA to someone from that caliber? The government essentially footed the bill for his entire education, yet we’re still entertaining the idea of him holding any kind of authority. 😵

It isn't just about that one factor; any manager with even a shred of competence will naturally harbor doubts that such an individual lacks the genuine drive required to actually commit to the role.

electricdriver33 said:You gotta be kidding me.
The golden glow on Nikki Haley's moral image has definitely started to tarnish...

Regrettably, I don't think so. 😢
She couldn't quite pull an idea together back when she held her ministerial post, but looking at the current landscape, she still seems to be a step above both the present lot and those common thugs.

Alex Roberts4 said:Right. So Eric Adams got rid of the ringleader, but left the entire entourage of idiots behind. Under these new restructuring plans, they’ve just slotted themselves into various roles—giving themselves raises, promotions, director titles, whatever—essentially rewarding their own little clique because they haven't finished nesting them all yet, or maybe they needed to "save" them from being let go. Meanwhile, the actual talent gets left in the gutter, stuck working both for themselves and for their bosses' pockets.

Now we have these incompetent posers running around doing absolutely nothing or wasting time on nonsense while collecting massive paychecks. Huge salaries. And honestly? I don't even think this is against Eric Adams personally; it’s just that these people are fundamentally incompetent and overwhelmed. They won't let anyone actually capable near them because, you know, "threats." Eric Adams and his crew are amateurs. That’s not how you restructure an organization; you can't aim for the top if you leave a pile of rot right underneath it. So here we are: the same old crew still enjoying life and messing with the "little guys." All that work was for nothing.

Without competent management, he’s going to end up with zero results, or maybe a mediocre B-. Seriously, how dense do you have to be to not realize that when a new leader comes in, you have to shake up the entire management layer and rotate personnel if you actually want to achieve anything? You need to audit every single role using a "before vs. after" model—asking why things changed, how they changed... It’s a massive job, but it's mandatory. Absolutely mandatory.

Nikki Haley mentioned she is both disappointed and saddened by the current state of affairs in New York City, giving Eric Adams a failing grade of 2.

Has Tomašević managed to find his footing in New York City?

– I have maintained all along that these things take time; we are dealing with a massive bureaucracy. But a year has passed now, and I must admit my disappointment. Honestly, it's saddening. Tomašević was elected mayor by a significant portion of the electorate. Unfortunately, progress is moving at a snail's pace; a full year has gone by, and they still haven't even finalized the appointments for all the department heads. The administrative offices in New York City remain in disarray. His performance rating would not be high – she remarks.

Would he receive a passing grade?

– A failing one – she said with a laugh.

Read more at: - www.vecernji.hr

Scott Peterson172 said:I actually know a few people working within the New York City government who have confirmed this exact situation. It seems like a massive chunk of the municipal workforce is essentially dedicated to sabotaging anyone trying to make progress. These employees are practically untouchable when it comes to being fired, and since they aren't happy about the shift in leadership, they spend their days doing the absolute bare minimum while messing with anyone who tries to change the status quo. They’re just coasting until retirement, praying that the next administration will be more like the old regime where they can live the high life without lifting a finger.

First off, how is that even possible?

So, go ahead and kick those helpless people while they're down, as if you're actually accomplishing something. 🤦

"Changing the administrative model," my ass...

Look, I’m certainly no corporate manager—heaven forbid—but if I were Eric Adams (and I am just as clueless about the specifics as he is), I would have demanded hard data from the unions, specifically the Sanitation Department, right at the start:
- Exactly how many trucks are missing and what equipment is lacking
- How many bins are broken or out of service
- The exact number of staffing shortages
- What their specific demands are (personally, I think a $7,500 net salary would be appropriate for that kind of labor)

And all of this should have happened nine months ago.

Because that is simply how logic works.

That should have been the priority, instead of this headless wandering and the constant bickering with Nikki Haley and various other displays of chaos carried out like a common street gang.

The guy is trying to play both sides, acting like a corporate CEO one minute and a mob boss the next.

It hasn’t even been an eternity—it’s only been about a year—but one would have expected to see at least a glimmer of a positive trend by now, yet nothing has materialized.

What's your take on all this?

vividraven79 said:The real issue is that during the election, the only ones actually willing to dive into the fray were Eric Adams and the Progressives. Everyone else would have just cut a deal with the folks behind the barricades to make sure things stayed exactly the way they were.

So, what exactly has changed?