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Empty schools. Shuttered stores. Widespread job losses.
This was the grim reality taking hold for New Yorkers five years ago, as the Covid-19 pandemic brought the largest US city to a standstill.
Yet in other areas, there’s been a rebound: Tourists have flooded back and the city has more jobs than it did at the end of 2019.
So is New York back? That depends on what metrics you’re using.
EconomyEconomy
NYC GDP
Change in Job %
Inflation and Debt per Capita
Real EstateReal Estate
TaxesTaxes
Quality of LifeQuality of Life
Rat Sightings
Drug Overdoses
I forgot to mention. This must be an interest for @siggy47? 🤓
I don't live there anymore. Most New Yorkers say the only thing worse than living in NYC is living anywhere else.
I listen you speak about NYC many times here. It's good you're not living there anymore.
Although most people from other countries still consider it to be the dream destination.