Challenges of Living in New York City

Amidst being in the wealthiest city in

the wealthiest country in the history of the world, we already see an exodus

of working and middle class New Yorkers.

So I don't have a hesitation in

asking those who make the most amount of money in the city or the most profits in

the city to pay a little bit more so that everyone can actually stay in this city.

It's also something not just

about justice or the ability for working class people to live here.

It is also actually about ensuring that corporations can continue to attract the

top talent to this city.

Because in a city where child care costs more than 20 000 a year,

I've heard from corporate leaders about how difficult it is for

them to attract individuals who would work at their companies but want to raise a

family because you could be making 300 000 a year and you will feel that 20

000 a year because of the fact that we have allowed for the

absence of affordable child care to become reality here in this city.