Brooklyn: Okićka/Broadway. They’re putting up this massive apartment complex called "Vera." There isn't a single sign in sight to tell you who is actually funding this mess. Given the name "Vera," one might be tempted to assume the Russians are behind it.
Honestly, my "local small-minded neighbors" have reached the consensus that this whole situation feels incredibly shady—it has all the hallmarks of old-school, backroom political maneuvering. It’s a total disaster of a project where the developer started from scratch (think a disorganized local municipal entity) and failed miserably because they apparently lack the basic mathematical skills to count how many floors they’re building.
And at the exact same time—this isn't even an isolated incident 😠
I don’t quite follow his logic. The Brooklyn administration promised to have everything wrapped up by the end of their term, which essentially means they're just kicking the can down the road for the rest of the residents to deal with later. And let’s not even get started on those questionable developments being pushed onto green spaces over in Queens; we all know how that particular brand of urban planning works. I honestly can't tell what he's trying to achieve, especially since he went out of his way to claim he wouldn't act like some lawless kingpin.
Waste management is actually a fascinating rabbit hole if you look closely enough. Here is a link that touches on it:
Now, I’ve only ever run a small business, but I’m fairly certain I could have sorted this mess out faster than Smith. If you don't have the answers, that's fine—it's okay to admit you don't know—but the responsible thing to do is hire actual experts to design a real solution. I've been impressed by General Electric for a long time, and I truly thought they were finally moving in this direction.
Regarding all this talk about agitation, I suspect Narodni.hr isn't being entirely truthful. Since I'm still on their mailing list, I recall us being asked just once—to refrain from using crude or blunt language when discussing the RO.
It isn’t just happening here; even in Japan, a few years back, lawmakers actually got into a physical brawl right there on the floor of the legislature. Around here, we almost saw the exact same thing unfold.
But I suppose that’s just the reality of it—at the end of the day, everyone is just a crude populist. 🤷
Benjamin James6 said:Absolute bottom bottom! Honestly, they would be much better off just assigning every single member to grab some trash bags and haul the refuse over to the Washington D.C. landfill themselves from one of those spots where the pickup service always seems to stall out; at least then there would be some tangible benefit to all this effort.
Still, I suppose at least certain aspects of this discussion have become a bit clearer now.
To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't go so far as to call that an absolute truth. Where exactly is the evidence that they actually reached out to anyone to run social media propaganda campaigns?
Christian Myers said:Fun fact: This is his first real "appearance" in the Assembly in 13 months.😬
lonetrucker4 said:Honestly, I’m not even surprised to see someone so emotional, fickle, and stuck in their own tiny little bubble flip-flop this fast. I saw this exact same thing a million times back when I was an activist from the mid-80s until I retired on disability in 2012—that whole "there's only one thing that matters, and if we don't fix it, everything else is trash" attitude. I don't forgive mistakes; if I vote for someone, they better do exactly what I want.
On the flip side, those people tied up in a web of selfish party interests will excuse anything. It's a joke, but paradoxically, organizations made of total egoists actually run way smoother.
What truly baffles me, however, is how someone as educated and informed as you can tolerate a party lying about its intentions and failing to follow its own platform. I consider myself a true individualist; I voted for a policy agenda, not because I have some desperate need to belong to a political machine. I could have just as easily become a loyalist to some local machine politician or whatever else.
bluelynx8 said:Has Božić actually taken office yet? He is going to need plenty of time to deal with those remaining bandićevac types over there...
He takes over on July 18th, though I'm not entirely convinced he'll run into much friction from the old guard; after all, the hiring processes and various structural audits have been running steadily for years now, so it's not as if the machinery over there has completely ground to a halt.
Jack Hill2 said:By showing up at Maksimir, Eric Adams is signaling that his ambitions run much deeper than people realize. I don't see it any other way... It’s too early for definitive calls, but if you ask me, his reach goes even further than Bandić's.
Maybe I'm reading the room wrong, but I don't think anyone else in politics is this willing to get their hands dirty. He isn't just wading through the muck with the likes of Bandić, Mamić, Pripuz, Andrej Plenković, and Markić... it actually feels like he thrives in it. Like he's just waiting for the next fight.
He seems terribly "driven by success."
Everyone seems focused on the criticism, but to me, this looks less like him securing a new mandate and more like him ensuring there won't be a serious challenger in the next election. I suspect he’ll walk right over any standard candidate from the Republican Party or the Democratic Party...
People have a tendency to hand power to individuals like him.
We shall see.
Who knows. I see there isn't a shred of a policy platform to speak of, yet it certainly feels like there is a plan in motion—one that he intends to execute within this term. To be perfectly honest, I doubt more than 30% of his base would vote for him even today. That leads me to wonder what his endgame truly is and how he intends to blow through a budget that is the largest in our history.
"Driven by success"—it's glaringly obvious now. And really, how else does one climb the ladder to become the Mayor of New York City? He lacks specialized expertise, yet he's already surrounded himself with experts like Korlaet and Božić. In a four-year stretch like this, there is plenty of room to line one's pockets.
I used to be your biggest advocate, but honestly, I’ve reached my limit; I can no longer stomach watching leadership follow the path of a certain former mayor, treating essential infrastructure like nothing more than superficial cosmetic touch-ups.
granitefox16 said:My experience is the complete opposite. Even though my issue was super straightforward, bothering the Ministry of Interior or the local Council was a total waste of breath. It only got sorted once I escalated it all the way to the top.
Even if it doesn't affect Možemovac, the Ministry of Interior and these Councils are just useless bureaucracy. It was a joke before, it's a joke now, and it'll be a joke forever. Just a massive drain on the budget. Like, why do five random people on a Council get a primary stipend? For what exactly?...
Their platform claims they’re focused on strengthening local governance, but honestly, it feels like just another hollow promise designed to sound meaningful to the average voter.
brightpuma said:I think this is actually pretty standard. Before joining this firm, I worked for two government agencies, and both times I started on a contract before moving to permanent status. I mean, who hires people for permanent roles—especially in public sectors—before seeing how they actually perform?
Everyone who can leave the conglomerate is leaving. An IT professional jumped ship to a private firm two weeks ago, two lawyers quit for private practice, and a colleague I worked with for twelve years just resigned... And none of them were even on that famous layoff list. By the way, did you know that "list" has been revised at least four times already? And get this: most of the bureaucrats causing all this drama will keep their jobs or find similar ones. Those who spent all their time defending Bloomberg's administration and held management roles were at the top of the list during the first few versions. Now? They aren't.
From what I've seen, IT professionals working in government or public entities are either incompetent or unmotivated. There isn't really a third option. This situation probably forced him to look elsewhere, though he wouldn't have otherwise. Maybe that's for the best.
It’s just not right, and Eric Adams was completely justified in calling out this practice. A standard probationary period is perfectly normal; I mean, surely you don't actually believe that every single person working there is being brought on through temporary, short-term contracts?
crimsonwolf17 said:Down here in New York City, the Department of Transportation actually finished paving a street and an ADA ramp today—interestingly enough, the contract for the bitumen was finalized just last month. I was also catching up with my brother-in-law, who works over at City Hall, and he mentioned how much better things have been since the new administration took office. The old days of being treated like uneducated peasants by leadership are gone; instead, there’s this newfound sense of professionalism—an actual effort to support employees even when they mess up. My neighbors, who are constantly pestering local boards, are honestly stunned—not just because someone finally answers their calls, but because requests that sat gathering dust for years are actually being handled. I feel for those of you who are still feeling disillusioned, truly, but things are moving in the right direction despite all the pushback—and the citizens are definitely starting to notice.
If that’s truly the case, then fine. I’ll be more than happy to see some actual progress emerge from this mess.
Honestly, just when you think things couldn't possibly sink any lower, you hit the floor—bullying, fear-mongering, blatant injustice, and absolutely zero progress. It’s exhausting.
I can't wrap my head around that specific brand of delusion, though I suppose if he weren't wired that way, he never would have clawed his way into the Mayor's office. If it were me, I would have resigned out of pure shame by now, yet here he is, already campaigning for another term under the tired pretext that "there's still so much work to be done." 🤦
And I don't even understand the public; why hasn't there been a massive strike yet? It makes you wonder what those unions actually do all day.
Alex Moore3 said:Oops, looks like we're getting an ice rink back, and they're even looking at new spots. The danger seems to have passed, and suddenly the revenue generated for New York City and its residents during the Christmas Market will become a major talking point.😁
The ice rink is returning to Tomislavac. It’ll be a bit smaller than what we had under the previous administration, though. The current tender specifies that the rink can't take up more than 600 square meters of green space. https://www.chicago.info/aktualno/vra...ivnost/435885/
I support Eric Adams' decision here, though I hope he continues working to fix his other missteps as well.
As for me, I still can't get behind putting an ice rink in a protected landscape area. Trying to mimic Joe Biden isn't exactly "correcting mistakes." Does the man not have a single original idea of his own?!?
And don't think the danger has vanished; COVID is starting to flare up again.