Union concessions are necessary to save New York City, not migrants.

Mayor Adams faces criticism for cuts to police protection and garbage collection, shifting blame to President Biden and the Democrats’ open-border policy.

About 42% of New York’s upcoming fiscal crisis can be attributed to the surge of migrants, and Mayor Adams has made it worse by negotiating excessive labor contracts that the city cannot afford, mainly with the teachers’ union.

New York has been struggling with its fiscal situation for years, ranking poorly in terms of spending and quality of services compared to other cities in America. The current mayor’s actions are exacerbating the city’s financial problems, especially when it comes to the Department of Education, which accounts for a significant portion of the city’s spending.

Despite declining enrollment and below-average educational scores, the Department of Education continues to have a soaring budget, while the city has agreed to substantial pay raises for the teachers’ union with no concessions in return.

Mayor Lander calls for tax hikes on high-income residents and owners of high-value real estate, while Mayor Adams has proposed across-the-board cuts in all city agencies, which could result in reduced police force and sanitation services.

New Yorkers are being asked to settle for dirty streets and crime while city leaders prioritize union members’ benefits over public services and safety.

Adams is selling out city residents to secure support for his mayoral reelection, and drastic measures are needed for the city’s spending that insults public intelligence, including free child care for undocumented families and excessive contracts with the teachers’ union.

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