New Yorkers’ hopes for 2023 – and their messages for Mayor Adams

New Yorkers aren’t any nonsense, sensible bunch who often shoot from the hip. We knew once we requested them what their hopes are for the town in 2023 that they might not maintain again.

Right here’s what they needed to say:

“Extra group, extra looking for our neighbors, a reinvigoration of kindness, and a pair much less rats.There are sources that have to be addressed extra urgently— transit, training, housing.”

Margot Hanzel, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

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“I’d wish to see extra reasonably priced housing right here — it’s simply as costly as Midtown Manhattan.”

To Mayor Adams, she desires “much less nepotism in his administration.”

Simona McCray, a Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

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“Actually, the subway they will clear up. They want to determine a state of affairs to assist homeless individuals. Discover them momentary housing.”

Cyndy Starer, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

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“A greater follow of ethics throughout the board. There’s too many locations not being lived in as a result of they’re too costly. [ And ] “repair the BQE sooner!”

Judith Borosin, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

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“Remove the bike lanes.”

Carlos Arroyo, Higher West Facet, Manhattan

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“I need the mayor to eliminate the rats. He talks about it however he doesn’t do something about it.”

Ira Dworkowitz, Manhattan

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“Do one thing about crime. It’s unsafe.”

Raymond Francis, Higher West Facet, Manhattan

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“I’d inform Mayor Adams straight to his face to get the police to work more durable or get extra of them on the job. We have to deliver again cease and frisk within the new 12 months.”

Yaovi Acolitze, Manhattan

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“Inform the mayor, I hope you get your act collectively. New York is dragging.”

Raymond Colon