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New York Mayor Tells New Yorkers Not to Buy Cars

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Leave to Mayor de Blasio.

“The future of New York City is less about the car,” de Blasio said. “I’m never going to own a car again.”

That’s from the mouth of de Blasio, that gets shuttled around in a tax dollar-funded SUV. He apparently wants people to travel via public transport at a time when social distancing is the state and federal health advice.

Here's a link to the article.
 
Leave to Mayor de Blasio.

“The future of New York City is less about the car,” de Blasio said. “I’m never going to own a car again.”

That’s from the mouth of de Blasio, that gets shuttled around in a tax dollar-funded SUV. He apparently wants people to travel via public transport at a time when social distancing is the state and federal health advice.

Here's a link to the article.

When you're trying to go down in history as the worst mayor ever, you have to work at it!
 

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# Summary Automotive industry professionals criticize NYC Mayor de Blasio for discouraging car ownership while using tax-funded vehicles himself, particularly given pandemic-related concerns about public transit crowding. The thread reflects frustration about the perceived hypocrisy and ineffective leadership, with commenters suggesting his policies are driving residents and business away from the city. The general consensus is that de Blasio's messaging lacks credibility and represents poor governance.

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