Inflation, Job Uncertainty, and Political Plans: Trump’s Policies and Andrew Cuomo’s Economic Vision for NYC

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Inflation, Job Uncertainty, and Political Plans: Trump’s Policies and Andrew Cuomo’s Economic Vision for NYC

By: Chris Tobias New York City is grappling with a dual economic challenge: persistent inflation that has driven consumer prices up nearly 22% since 2019, and a job market showing early signs of instability. For working-class New Yorkers, rising costs for essentials like food and transportation are straining household budgets, while the specter of slowing […]

Inflation and Jobs in Crisis: How Trump’s Economic Legacy Set the Stage—and How Eric Adams Aims to Steer NYC Toward Stability

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Inflation and Jobs in Crisis: How Trump’s Economic Legacy Set the Stage—and How Eric Adams Aims to Steer NYC Toward Stability

By: Chris Tobias New York City stands at a precarious economic crossroads, contending with stubborn inflation, uneven wage growth, and the first signs of job losses since the pandemic’s recovery period. While national inflation has cooled, the city’s cost of living continues to climb—driven in part by lingering effects of Trump-era tariff policies that disrupted […]