We know that no other state was hit harder from the Covid pandemic than New York. Not only have we had the most deaths in the nation – by far – we also have seen more deaths per capita than any country in the world.
Now comes the news that no state (other than tourism-dependent Hawaii) suffered more JOB LOSS during the lockdowns than New York. Employment in New York State has declined by a staggering 15.3% over the past year.
No state was less prepared to endure an extended lockdown. Structurally imbalanced with the highest taxes and debt in the nation, as well as the worst business climate and most corruption -- New York was a straw house during the Covid hurricane.
But the real disaster may be still to come.
The governor and our state legislators can’t pretend that all of our problems started with a virus. They didn’t even start in recent years. They’ve been compounded over and over again over several decades. The proverbial can has been kicked down the road for far too long and now the bill will soon be due. But what New Yorkers will still be around to pay it?
State tax revenue was down $767 million in May according to the State Comptroller – risking the funding for our schools, roads and parks – yet many in Albany are calling for raising taxes even higher which would send even more heading for the exit ramp out of our state.
I’m running for state senate because we need different ideas and new voices in Albany. I have a plan to rebuild New York (Read it HERE).
It won’t be easy but with your help we can begin to turn things around.
Thank you.
Rob Astorino
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