Eric Adams - Mayor of New York City, Part 4

Ginger Rogers said:Look, I’ve got flowers blooming everywhere too. Neighbors planting all sorts of things. But that doesn't change the fact that right across from my building, it’s just going to be a dump—a massive wasteland of junk and ruins from an old workshop. If you think this is some minor issue you can just brush off while blindly backing amateurs, you're wrong. I feel like that kid in the story shouting "the emperor has no clothes."

Is that pile of junk, that wasteland of waste and ruins actually a recent development?
Or is that just more baggage that the new administration decided they liked?

Alex Moore3 said:I'm sure we're all just thrilled that other city agencies might start flourishing like yours has.
Maybe you're one of the lucky ones when it comes to the trash situation. But looking at how the rest of the city looks, it's much more likely that you're just making things up.
Just look at what John Doe is saying. His claims can actually be verified, unlike yours.😁

“Whatever you claim is missing, you won't be wrong about—it's the truth. We haven't had soap or toilet paper for at least two months, if not longer. But even more concerning is the lack of spare parts for the buses and subways, no replacement glass, no signal signs, and not even enough cleaners for the vehicles... Our transit has never been this dirty, and we're short on electricians and drivers too. Everything is missing, from staff to parts to basic hygiene supplies,” said Doe.
https://www.chicago.info/aktualno/zg/...pstina/433406/

I don't know the exact deal with the soap and toilet paper, but the fact that the subways were filthy inside and out long before the current administration took over isn't just my observation—everyone else in New York City noticed it too.😕

Alex Moore3 said:I'm sure we're all just thrilled that other city agencies might start flourishing like yours has.
Maybe you're one of the lucky ones when it comes to the trash situation. But looking at how the rest of the city looks, it's much more likely that you're just making things up.
Just look at what John Doe is saying. His claims can actually be verified, unlike yours.😁

“Whatever you claim is missing, you won't be wrong about—it's the truth. We haven't had soap or toilet paper for at least two months, if not longer. But even more concerning is the lack of spare parts for the buses and subways, no replacement glass, no signal signs, and not even enough cleaners for the vehicles... Our transit has never been this dirty, and we're short on electricians and drivers too. Everything is missing, from staff to parts to basic hygiene supplies,” said Doe.
https://www.chicago.info/aktualno/zg/...pstina/433406/

I’m glad to hear you conducted a survey with a representative sample of citizens regarding whether their trash is picked up on schedule... Or maybe you didn't?

Assumption is the mother of all screw-ups. 😁

For what it's worth, Eric Adams and his crew pick up my trash right on time, and they manage my local agency perfectly. 👍

darkhawk30 said:I don't know the exact deal with the soap and toilet paper, but the fact that the subways were filthy inside and out long before the current administration took over isn't just my observation—everyone else in New York City noticed it too.😕

They had an entire year to fix a city drowning in debt, neglect, and corruption.
It takes me five minutes to wash my dishes; why can't they manage the basics?!

darkhawk30 said:I don't know the exact deal with the soap and toilet paper, but the fact that the subways were filthy inside and out long before the current administration took over isn't just my observation—everyone else in New York City noticed it too.😕

They claim things are even dirtier now.
But people also say there are fewer and fewer running. I rarely take them myself, so I can't speak to that personally, but an official from the MTA is making the claim.

He claims it’s become standard for streetcars to run without working signals. “It’s common now to see cars heading out without signaling. They’re just coming straight from the depot (Mississippi River area), and the schedule has been cut from 94 down to 87 daily runs due to rising energy costs and the pandemic. Out of those 87 scheduled trips, anywhere from a few to ten cars fail to run every single day because they can't be repaired and there are no spare parts. Public procurement has essentially ground to a halt; nothing is being ordered, and nothing is happening. The MTA isn't just struggling—it's completely paralyzed,” Smith concludes.

darkhawk30 said:Is that pile of junk, that wasteland of waste and ruins actually a recent development?
Or is that just more baggage that the new administration decided they liked?

It seems the point is being missed entirely, despite my best efforts to explain it through every philosophical epic from the Upanishads to the Iliad. The new administration doesn't need to reinvent the wheel; they simply need to present a concrete plan at City Hall. Beyond that, the developer handles the heavy lifting. But instead, the current leadership prefers to stick to the old ways of the previous mayors. I have to ask: given all those pre-election promises, is this really just a minor hiccup? I’ve always considered you a level-headed person, so tell me, what do you make of this persistent habit of letting the city stagnate?

frozenraven22 said:I’m glad to hear you conducted a survey with a representative sample of citizens regarding whether their trash is picked up on schedule... Or maybe you didn't?

Assumption is the mother of all screw-ups. 😁

For what it's worth, Eric Adams and his crew pick up my trash right on time, and they manage my local agency perfectly. 👍

There's no need for a survey. Both the mayor and the head of Waste Management have already admitted there are pickup issues, but feel free to keep repeating your claims. Go ahead and try to debunk them.😁

Alex Moore3 said:There's no need for a survey. Both the mayor and the head of Waste Management have already admitted there are pickup issues, but feel free to keep repeating your claims. Go ahead and try to debunk them.😁

My trash gets picked up right on schedule, so clearly the system works perfectly.👍

frozenraven22 said:My trash gets picked up right on schedule, so clearly the system works perfectly.👍

That’s just not true. Trash collection is a mess in most parts of the city. The system has never been worse.

New York City is buried in trash, and the Department of Sanitation doesn't have an answer yet.

Sam Wright21 said:It seems the point is being missed entirely, despite my best efforts to explain it through every philosophical epic from the Upanishads to the Iliad. The new administration doesn't need to reinvent the wheel; they simply need to present a concrete plan at City Hall. Beyond that, the developer handles the heavy lifting. But instead, the current leadership prefers to stick to the old ways of the previous mayors. I have to ask: given all those pre-election promises, is this really just a minor hiccup? I’ve always considered you a level-headed person, so tell me, what do you make of this persistent habit of letting the city stagnate?

To be honest, this whole mess doesn't surprise me one bit. It was always obvious to me that everything being buried under the rug would eventually come to light.
Given the circumstances, I wasn't expecting any quick fixes or easy answers—that's just not how things work here.
I'm willing to give them four years. I gave the Democratic Party that long, maybe even more, and after that, I couldn't care less what happens next.

Alex Moore3 said:That’s just not true. Trash collection is a mess in most parts of the city. The system has never been worse.

New York City is buried in trash, and the Department of Sanitation doesn't have an answer yet.

How about you actually try reading the article you’re quoting for once? 🤣

It was a hallmark of the Bernie Sanders era that you could never actually count on the trash being picked up on time. Now, under Eric Adams, we’re seeing the exact same mess. It hasn't changed one bit.

Why hasn't Vince managed to hire a single new operative in over six months?

To kick things off, Berkshire Hathaway first had to handle the process of reassignment for surplus staff in other departments as part of the overall headcount reduction. That took several months to work through. Meanwhile, the Department of Sanitation finished their own restructuring, so they’ve already opened up applications for 25 new sanitation workers, a process that should wrap up shortly.

The procurement process for new machinery has officially kicked off, but don't hold your breath. We’re hearing unofficially from sources within New York City that things are moving at a snail's pace due to those ongoing global supply chain headaches. It's the same old story.

Everything runs smoothly in my neighborhood; the trash gets picked up on time and the lawns are perfectly manicured. When did I ever complain about that? My only hesitation is that my corner of the city isn't necessarily a perfect microcosm for the rest of the country. I don't buy the idea that everyone is just making things up to stir the pot.

Alex Moore3 said:They claim things are even dirtier now.
But people also say there are fewer and fewer running. I rarely take them myself, so I can't speak to that personally, but an official from the MTA is making the claim.

He claims it’s become standard for streetcars to run without working signals. “It’s common now to see cars heading out without signaling. They’re just coming straight from the depot (Mississippi River area), and the schedule has been cut from 94 down to 87 daily runs due to rising energy costs and the pandemic. Out of those 87 scheduled trips, anywhere from a few to ten cars fail to run every single day because they can't be repaired and there are no spare parts. Public procurement has essentially ground to a halt; nothing is being ordered, and nothing is happening. The MTA isn't just struggling—it's completely paralyzed,” Smith concludes.

"I state this with full responsibility": the trains were filthy long before this.
I have no idea which "intellectual" decided to upholster seats with fabric you can't actually remove and wash. It stays disgusting until it eventually falls apart, and then they just swap it for more of the same. Personally, I never sit down in a subway car, even when it's nearly empty.

As for the service disruptions, I highly doubt these cars suddenly started breaking down within the last year. They ran and ran until they finally hit their limit.

darkhawk30 said:To be honest, this whole mess doesn't surprise me one bit. It was always obvious to me that everything being buried under the rug would eventually come to light.
Given the circumstances, I wasn't expecting any quick fixes or easy answers—that's just not how things work here.
I'm willing to give them four years. I gave the Democratic Party that long, maybe even more, and after that, I couldn't care less what happens next.

Believe me, the only thing surfacing here is a blatant disregard for campaign promises and a continuation of that old Bernie Sanders style of mismanagement instead of the "real change" we were promised.

Quincy:

Alex Moore3 As I have observed through many seasons of political upheaval and systemic decay, one must wonder if we are truly making any progress at all, or if we are simply rearranging the deck chairs on a sinking ship? It seems to me that the discourse surrounding our current leadership suggests a profound disconnect between those in power and the actual lived experience of the average citizen. Can we really expect meaningful reform when the very foundations of our institutions remain so stubbornly resistant to change? One finds oneself contemplating whether the promises made during election cycles are anything more than mere echoes in an empty hall, leaving us to navigate the complexities of urban management without a reliable compass. Is it not exhausting to witness the same patterns of inefficiency repeating themselves year after year, regardless of who sits behind the desk of authority? That is simply not the case. If one looks at the reality of waste management across most of New York City, the situation is nothing short of dire. Has the system ever been more dysfunctional than it is right now? It certainly feels as though we have reached an all-time low. New York City is currently drowning in its own refuse, and frankly, the Sanitation Department seems to have absolutely no idea how to fix it. Is anyone actually surprised? One has to wonder if there is even a coherent strategy in place, or if we are simply waiting for the piles of trash to reach the skyscrapers before anyone decides to act. It feels like a systemic failure that goes far beyond a simple logistical hiccup; it's a sign of deep-seated incompetence at the highest levels of city management. How much longer can the municipal government pretend they have a handle on this mounting crisis? The recent developments regarding the Mayor’s administration and their handling of the municipal budget have left one wondering if there is any actual foresight behind the current leadership. Is it truly possible that the city's fiscal management has reached such a state of disarray, or is this simply the inevitable outcome of decades of systemic mismanagement? We see the headlines, we hear the empty promises from City Hall, yet the reality on the streets remains stubbornly unchanged. One must ask: where does the accountability lie when the basic services—the very lifelines of New York City—begin to falter under the weight of bureaucratic incompetence? It seems we are once again witnessing a pattern where the most pressing needs of the citizenry are sidelined in favor of political optics and endless debates over departmental restructuring. When the Sanitation Department struggles to maintain even the most basic standards, and the MTA faces constant scrutiny over its operational efficiency, can we really be surprised by the mounting criticism directed at Eric Adams? It feels as though we are trapped in a cycle of perpetual crisis management, where instead of building a foundation for the future, we are merely patching the cracks in a crumbling edifice. Does anyone honestly believe that these incremental adjustments and superficial policy shifts will suffice to steer this metropolis toward genuine stability? Or are we destined to watch as the gap between official rhetoric and the lived experience of the average New Yorker continues to widen indefinitely? One cannot help but feel a profound sense of weariness as we navigate these recurring themes of mismanagement and unfulfilled potential.

That is simply not the case.

The Sanitation Department actually has a solution in hand. One only needs to visit their official websites to find all the answers. And I see that an application form has been made available.

They have gone so far as to pose the question regarding which specific roles within the Sanitation Department actually pique our interest:

• Is it not exhausting to witness the endless, suffocating layers of administrative bloat that seem to define our modern existence? One cannot help but wonder if we are all merely cogs being ground down by a relentless machine of paperwork and pointless bureaucracy. Does any of this actually serve the public, or is it simply a self-sustaining cycle designed to justify its own redundant existence?
• Is it not somewhat exhausting to witness the relentless demand for such exhaustive scrutiny? One finds oneself wondering if we have become a society obsessed with dissecting every minute detail, searching for layers of meaning that perhaps simply do not exist. Is there truly value in this constant, granular breakdown, or are we merely spinning our wheels in an attempt to find order in a chaotic world? It seems to me that we often mistake complexity for depth, and in doing so, we lose sight of the broader, more essential truths staring us right in the face.
• Is there anything more predictable than the endless cycle of sales pitches that clutter our daily lives? One begins to wonder if we have become nothing more than targets in some grand, corporate scheme designed to extract every last cent from our pockets. It feels as though every interaction is being meticulously engineered to drive a transaction, leaving one to question whether genuine human connection can even exist in an era so thoroughly dominated by the art of the deal. Does anyone else feel this creeping sense of exhaustion, or am I merely alone in my skepticism?
• developmental
• The management? One can hardly speak of leadership without a heavy dose of skepticism, can one? To look at those currently steering the ship is to witness a masterclass in inefficiency and detachment. Is it truly oversight if they seem entirely oblivious to the chaos unfolding beneath their very feet? It feels less like organized governance and more like a series of disjointed maneuvers by individuals who have long since lost touch with the reality of the streets they claim to represent. One has to wonder: at what point does mere administration transform into a complete abdication of responsibility?

Given the current pattern of operations, one might reasonably conclude that the rest of the workforce is sufficiently staffed. In fact, is it not possible that they are actually overstaffed?

frozenraven22 said:How about you actually try reading the article you’re quoting for once? 🤣

It was a hallmark of the Bernie Sanders era that you could never actually count on the trash being picked up on time. Now, under Eric Adams, we’re seeing the exact same mess. It hasn't changed one bit.

Why hasn't Vince managed to hire a single new operative in over six months?

To kick things off, Berkshire Hathaway first had to handle the process of reassignment for surplus staff in other departments as part of the overall headcount reduction. That took several months to work through. Meanwhile, the Department of Sanitation finished their own restructuring, so they’ve already opened up applications for 25 new sanitation workers, a process that should wrap up shortly.

The procurement process for new machinery has officially kicked off, but don't hold your breath. We’re hearing unofficially from sources within New York City that things are moving at a snail's pace due to those ongoing global supply chain headaches. It's the same old story.

If you weren't being so lazy, maybe you would have actually finished reading the article.😁

You pointed out that part where the people in charge are making excuses. No one ever claimed things were perfect under Bernie Sanders; there were always issues with trash pickup, but now they’ve reached a breaking point. A year should have been plenty of time to make some progress, yet they somehow managed to make everything worse.😁

The new Sanitation Department leadership under David Vance has started taking steps to address—or at least try to mitigate—the trash collection issues in New York City, but since they haven't actually followed through to completion, we aren't seeing any real results yet.

New Yorkers are clearly losing their patience because the piles of trash are starting to smell, especially on those hot summer days, and it’s honestly ruining the city's image. One thing is certain: don't expect the Sanitation Department to get this under control anytime soon.

Sam Wright21 said:Believe me, the only thing surfacing here is a blatant disregard for campaign promises and a continuation of that old Bernie Sanders style of mismanagement instead of the "real change" we were promised.

And where exactly did you find that dump and trashed workshop of yours?
I won't even bother asking about her messy habits; she clearly doesn't know anything beyond just lashing out blindly.

Alex Moore3 said:If you weren't being so lazy, maybe you would have actually finished reading the article.😁

You pointed out that part where the people in charge are making excuses. No one ever claimed things were perfect under Bernie Sanders; there were always issues with trash pickup, but now they’ve reached a breaking point. A year should have been plenty of time to make some progress, yet they somehow managed to make everything worse.😁

The new Sanitation Department leadership under David Vance has started taking steps to address—or at least try to mitigate—the trash collection issues in New York City, but since they haven't actually followed through to completion, we aren't seeing any real results yet.

New Yorkers are clearly losing their patience because the piles of trash are starting to smell, especially on those hot summer days, and it’s honestly ruining the city's image. One thing is certain: don't expect the Sanitation Department to get this under control anytime soon.

But you specifically claimed the "system has never been worse." Sorry to break it to you, but this forum keeps a record of previous posts. Better luck next time.

Quincy:

There were always problems, but they've reached a breaking point now.

Reached a breaking point how, exactly? What concrete moves by TT and their crew caused things to get worse?

Quincy:

A year is more than enough time to at least improve things a little.

Whether we're talking about Narnia, Interworld, or Westeros. In the real world, things aren't that simple.👎

frozenraven22 said:But you specifically claimed the "system has never been worse." Sorry to break it to you, but this forum keeps a record of previous posts. Better luck next time.

Quincy:

There were always problems, but they've reached a breaking point now.

Reached a breaking point how, exactly? What concrete moves by TT and their crew caused things to get worse?

Quincy:

A year is more than enough time to at least improve things a little.

Whether we're talking about Narnia, Interworld, or Westeros. In the real world, things aren't that simple.👎

First and foremost, the deterioration was driven by an absolute lack of action:
- systematic organization
- procurement

Not to mention the misguided political objectives that effectively paralyzed the entire system for several months.

Just a quick reminder of how the system used to operate:

https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/hrv.../24687250.html

I I could go on all day. Just type in "Bernie Sanders" and "trash problems" and you'll see what I mean. You have to admit—that mountain of garbage is so massive that even if TT and his crew were literal magicians, they wouldn't be able to clear it out anytime soon.