My name is Richard Jannaccio and I'm a resident of The Bronx
Whenever real estate is gobbled up by those who already have too much, we are going in the wrong direction. And that is being done with the assistance of elected officials who are part of the problem instead of part of the solution. Not all of them. But they know who they are. And so do I.
MMR says...
Why are people without HS diplomas? We can play the blame game but seriously get up and go to school, you will be fed, get assistance and learn.
The Bronx has been and continues to be the poorest county in New York State. Bronx County, New York has a median household income, 2009-2013: $34,388 NY State median household income, 2009-2013: $58,003. Poverty rate, 2009-2013: 29.8% and Unemployment, 2013: 11.8%.
Less than 70% of adults living in The Bronx have a high school diploma, one of the lowest rates in the country. Poor education among residents likely contributed to the area’s low incomes.
Low incomes, in turn, make it exceedingly difficult for residents to afford owning their homes. Less than one in five housing units in The Bronx are occupied by the homeowner, versus close to two-thirds of housing units across the nation.
What are federal, state and local politicians doing to change this? Write to the and demand change now!
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