Newsalert: Why does NYC keep spending more money every year despite lower population than 15 years ago? Why not hold revenue constant and reduce spending?

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Why does NYC keep spending more money every year despite lower population than 15 years ago? Why not hold revenue constant and reduce spending?

Question for @KathyHochul and @NYCMayor: Why does NYC keep spending more money every year despite lower population than 15 years ago? Why not hold revenue constant and reduce spending? https://t.co/1wNQZLb1hS pic.twitter.com/I4J0Gu9E3D
— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) February 18, 2026