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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd
New York State has led the way on two major fronts this year: Covid-19 and racism/police reform. While other States are seeing their coronavirus numbers going UP New York State now has the lowest % of Covid-19 cases and is handling the re-opening in a smart, safe way that is not leading to a spike in cases. Wow!
While looting and rioting did happen in New York City it was handled quickly and we got it under control. Now? Governor Cuomo and the NYS legislature have signed into law the most sweeping police department reforms in history. No more choke holds, no more blatant racism in dealing with minority communities, independent investigations into police misconduct....wow!
New York State has always led the way in social change and reform and I am PROUD to be a New Yorker on this day!
America: follow the leader and start enacting these new policies now.
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Gosh, I don't even know what to say. I think Cuomo fucked up with the nursing homes and DeBlasio still doesn't have a plan in place for restaurants to open. There was little mask wearing in my neighborhood and most of Brooklyn. I walk an average of 10 miles a day and I see first hand. Today bars are open and some are full inside with patrons at the bar, sitting next to each other. After the protests last week, social distancing is over.
Also, I think the riots were handled badly. The Village and Soho are a mess. They just let people run amok the first night.
The legislation passed is good. I'm glad that cops' disciplinary records are no longer sealed.
I'm hoping NYC rebounds fast. My fortune is tied to it. Found a partner and opening 3 shops, two in Manhattan one in Astoria. This deal would have never happened without the pandemic. Gonna be interesting to see how fast we get back to "normal"... God bless America!!!