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Why should we cater our city to people who don't live here?

Because many of them work in the city, bringing in a lot of tax revenue for New York (city and state) as well as providing services to the residents.

When those people start paying NYC income tax (which tops at around 4% of income) then I think we should cater more to them BUT they don't. The people who actually in the city and actually have to pay that tax should have their city catered to their likes. No one forces those people to work in NYC an no one forces them to drive. The vast majority of commuters outside of NYC take public transportation. People can either pay the toll or take public transportation.

We in NJ who work in NY already pay income taxes to NY state even if we don't reside in the boroughs.

Instead of charging me $15 more to visit, go have Adams ask Hotchul for money if you want to reach further into my pocket.

But you can't, because NYC can't elect competent representatives. De Blasio, really? Adams' recent scandal? Just have someone who can negotiate with their own goddamn party.

So instead you bastards rob me.

Maybe you should get a job in New Jersey.

I'm very confused by this, who is forcing you to work in NYC? If NJ is so great why not get a job there?

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