Eric Adams - Mayor of New York City, Part 4

Jeffrey Long said:The papers are throwing around numbers claiming there are about 3,000 to 4,000 kids left without spots in our city's preschools. Honestly, if those plans from the Možemovac crowd had actually gone through, we’d be looking at a shortage of 8,000 or even 9,000 little ones waiting for a seat. 🤦

Dolenc told them back in April to get moving on enrollment—claimed there was plenty of room.🤣

They were busy lecturing everyone about priority enrollment for certain families and job placement perks for people under those specific programs... whatever happened to all that?

I just pointed out how they were acting more relieved than the parents when the court stepped in to halt their policy change. They acted like they tried to make it happen but failed because of some "criminal" court ruling—as if things wouldn't be a much bigger disaster if their plan had actually passed.

Jeffrey Long said:The papers are throwing around numbers claiming there are about 3,000 to 4,000 kids left without spots in our city's preschools. Honestly, if those plans from the Možemovac crowd had actually gone through, we’d be looking at a shortage of 8,000 or even 9,000 little ones waiting for a seat. 🤦

Isn't the Green Party's whole vibe in Germany basically "have fewer kids, and if we run low on workers, just bring in immigrants"?

I have zero clue what the Green Party's take on birth rates is here in America, so can someone fill me in?

Sam Wright21 said: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.

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...☕

Sam Wright21 said:

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.

You really think so?

Ginger Rogers said:By the way, since when did it become legal to hire people with advanced degrees for entry-level jobs meant for high school grads?

Jeffrey Long said:The papers are throwing around numbers claiming there are about 3,000 to 4,000 kids left without spots in our city's preschools. Honestly, if those plans from the Možemovac crowd had actually gone through, we’d be looking at a shortage of 8,000 or even 9,000 little ones waiting for a seat. 🤦

The papers aren't making things up; they just report whatever fits their own specific narrative.

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.

Honestly, things could get pretty interesting if the Democratic Party—or even someone else from that whole crowd—actually stepped up with a real contender. I mean, just imagine who would end up facing off against the candidate from that criminal organization in a runoff election...

Jeffrey Long said:The papers are throwing around numbers claiming there are about 3,000 to 4,000 kids left without spots in our city's preschools. Honestly, if those plans from the Možemovac crowd had actually gone through, we’d be looking at a shortage of 8,000 or even 9,000 little ones waiting for a seat. 🤦

And once again, Eric Adams gets the blame for failing to build new daycare centers over the last year, rather than Bandit, who failed to build them for two decades.
It is the exact same excuse used for sorting facilities, aging truck fleets, subway cars, water mains, and roads.

Sam Wright21 said:

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.

They just aren't buying tires for the sanitation trucks... or bitumen, for instance...

https://hr.n1info.com/vijesti/kaos-s...ey1W-CFgz6Py3Q

Well, there you have it—shocked once again.

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.

Sam Wright21 said: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.

They could have handled this much better. Instead of acting now, they're waiting until late April just to put out the call for space leases and capacity expansions.

Give me a break... around here, even preschools have swimming pools.

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.

dustymarlin10 said:Hmm.
So why did they freeze up?
Who actually pulled the plug?
And did the person who stopped everything even bother to find a backup plan?
Did anyone have a single clue what was about to happen?

Of course not.
Running New York City isn't exactly the same thing as hugging a tree in Central Park.

Nature will just take its course regardless, much like last night's thunderstorm. People have been posting on here forever about how the Green party can't even maintain basic greenery, and sure enough, today the bike lanes were buried under branches and debris. I was just sitting there wondering when a stray twig was going to pop my scooter tire.

Sam Wright21 said: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.

Post - Bidding Notice

Construction of the new Brooklyn preschool facility over in Kansas.
Post date 12.5.2021.

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. ☕

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.

A buddy of mine over at Berkshire Hathaway mentioned that about twenty drivers and another twenty staff members from the Sanitation Department quit today. Apparently, they were all waiting for their bonuses or vacation pay to hit ( $833 ) before walking out. Honestly, the current trash issues in New York City are nothing compared to the mess we'll be facing once everyone actually finishes their notice periods and leaves. I just hope we don't end up looking like Naples. Does anyone know if New York City is allowed to hire foreign workers? I really don't see any other way out—unless we start paying these truck drivers 10 $0.00 times what they make now.

Charles Clark3 said:A buddy of mine over at Berkshire Hathaway mentioned that about twenty drivers and another twenty staff members from the Sanitation Department quit today. Apparently, they were all waiting for their bonuses or vacation pay to hit ( $833 ) before walking out. Honestly, the current trash issues in New York City are nothing compared to the mess we'll be facing once everyone actually finishes their notice periods and leaves. I just hope we don't end up looking like Naples. Does anyone know if New York City is allowed to hire foreign workers? I really don't see any other way out—unless we start paying these truck drivers 10 $0.00 times what they make now.

New York City can finally hire anyone they want now, rather than just relatives, so I am optimistic that things will stabilize in the long run.

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.

bluelynx8 said:New York City can finally hire anyone they want now, rather than just relatives, so I am optimistic that things will stabilize in the long run.

Do you honestly believe that "family connections" were the primary driver for getting hired as a sanitation worker at the Sanitation Department? 🤣

Go find that old Prince segment on YouTube where Williams was interviewing someone from the Sanitation Department. It might give you some much-needed perspective on what these people actually do for a living. 😉