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The conversation then shifted to the potential fallout of Mandani’s policies, with some voices warning that heavy taxation and economic mismanagement could lead to the city’s decline. The historical example of Detroit’s collapse after deindustrialization and social upheaval was cited as a cautionary tale; New York, once the epitome of economic vitality, could suffer a similar fate if policies drive away wealth creators and render the city unlivable for the middle and upper classes.