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At the core of the affordability issue is a fundamental mismatch between rising living costs and stagnant wages. While New Yorkers are striving to advance their careers, the economic climate has been increasingly hostile, with job security waning. The pursuit of building resumes in a vibrant city now comes with substantial risk, particularly when employers are facing their own hiring dilemmas amidst a shifting economy.
Consequently, many residents find themselves in precarious financial situations that make it difficult to achieve the very aspirations they moved to the city for. The ongoing struggle of balancing rent against basic needs such as food and transportation only highlights the urgent need for effective leadership to tackle the issue.