Jul 17, 2026
The 2020-2024 influx of illegal immigration may have cost taxpayers $1.2T?
How many illegal immigrants came into the country from 2020-2024 and what is the average cost of welfare and education spending per person?
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Predictable outcome? NYC rent hits record highs, supply declines, and rent cap disincentivizes development
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Properties with 28% positive cash flow or less may not survive Mamdani’s 1st term. Many will hit negative cash flow in less than 2 years. How long can a property stay afloat with rent caps in place?
Claim: Properties with 28% positive cash flow or less may not survive Mamdani’s 1st term.
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$25 minimum wage proposed. What happens to meal prices?
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