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Well that would explain the doom and gloom sentiment you have about New York State. Like I said, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and NYC (obviously) have been stable and / or growing since the recession. Rochester and Buffalo Metros both have added population since the recession. Buffalo is averaging ~4% growth. I know, stupid liberals.
For what? What is the obsession with corporate tax rates? Most of you don't have anything to do with corporate tax rates... you just parrot the same Fox News talking points about "free market capitalism" (which is really corporate welfare + redistribution of wealth upward).
It's not just corporate tax rates, it's all taxes, income, property, sales taxes etc
All play a part in making NY hostile to both business and residents.
The property taxes where I live now are half of a comparable house in New York.
You think that doesn't make a huge difference in people's cost of living?
I would love to come back to NY but I just can't afford to live there.
It seems unless you're rich or a collage student or a welfare recipient , New York doesn't want you.
We'll be leaving as soon as my husband retires to a more senior friendly state. Not sure where you're from but the majority of available jobs, which are few despite your views , are part-time and minimum wage or slightly above.
Well that would explain the doom and gloom sentiment you have about New York State. Like I said, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and NYC (obviously) have been stable and / or growing since the recession. Rochester and Buffalo Metros both have added population since the recession. Buffalo is averaging ~4% growth. I know, stupid liberals.
For what? What is the obsession with corporate tax rates? Most of you don't have anything to do with corporate tax rates... you just parrot the same Fox News talking points about "free market capitalism" (which is really corporate welfare + redistribution of wealth upward).
It's not just corporate tax rates, it's all taxes, income, property, sales taxes etc
All play a part in making NY hostile to both business and residents.
New York also has higher wages than most states. Western New York in particular is more than affordable (Buffalo and Rochester Metros are lower than the national average).
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The property taxes where I live now are half of a comparable house in New York.
You think that doesn't make a huge difference in people's cost of living?
That is replaced by vehicle and personal property taxes, obscene sales taxes (levied on clothes / groceries), HOA fees, miscellaneous fees, hurricane insurance (for all the southerners), and poor schools.
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I would love to come back to NY but I just can't afford to live there.
New York has a job for everyone. Agriculture, finance, technology, labor (we still have unions!!!), you name it.
Wait, we don't frack. So don't come here if energy is your thing.
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It seems unless you're rich or a collage student or a welfare recipient , New York doesn't want you.
Again, you must not have lived here too long. New York has quite a vibrant Middle Class outside of NYC Metro.
Highest Gas tax in America
Highest Property tax in America
Most restrictive gun law in America
No wonder they are lost 400,000 High Income Earners over the last 3 years.
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