New York City

Hudson Yards Is Terrible

It’s been about 18 months since it opened, but I think it’s fair to acknowledge that a verdict that has already been rendered: Hudson Yards is terrible.  It was terrible before

All Local Governments Are Broke

Back in 1975, New York City almost went broke. Quite a few people, myself included, thought it did. But actually, New York was able to narrowly avoid a city bankruptcy in a famous

New York City Doesn't Need A Mayor

Mayor Warren Wilhelm’s dismal, embarrassing presidential campaign taught me something: New York City has too many elected positions. We got on just fine without a mayor for four months. We don’t

New York Gives Away Too Much, Again

Last November, New York announced that it was going to take from its residents and give billions to Amazon. If Amazon was going to open a large office in New York anyway to