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BEST IN USA

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The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis.

There are two communities in the state of New York that are now  named among the best 101 places to live in the United States.

CAVEAT EMPTOR

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Stay put or move judiciously. AC #AfterCovid Americans reportedly considered emptied downtowns and the prospect of remote work, but the clearest picture says there's no urban exodus it's an #URBANSHUFFLE. Hard data shows most people who did move stayed close to where they came from and felt at home.

HOT WATER / AIR ADAMS

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Eric Leroy Adams is an American politician and former NYPD Cop, serving as the 110th NYC Mayor.

Adams was an officer in the New York City Transit Police and then the New York City Police Department for more than 20 years, retiring at the rank of captain

ABSOLUTE WORST

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The excessive demand for NYC living spaces allows landlords to neglect their properties. 

Each year, New York City's Public Advocate publishes a list of the city's worst landlords to warn prospective tenants of such property owners. In 2023, the landlord at the top of the list had an average of 2,980 violations across his 15 buildings.

This does not list the shitting chitty bang bang management companies.

Who are the worst landlords and which are the evil management in NYC?

PURPLE HAZE?

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Climate change grabs the USA by the throat. The mog hampered our lives throughout Asia. Now it’s followed us to America.

Some experts and elected officials say our leaders responded very slowly to the wildfire smoke that pushed air quality to historically unhealthy levels.

THE BRONX BEST

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After working in NYC for over a decade and then moving out to the West Coast for business reasons, I moved to The Bronx.  https://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/

More than three stooges will try to persuade you they know the top places...

A Slice of NYC Paradise

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Just a few minutes from Manhattan Island on the 6 Subway headed Uptown untill the last stop is a walkable paradise island.

City Island offers all the attraction, charm and convenience of a small New England fishing village that will make your day trip worthwhile.

Summer is outdoor season in City Island, with thousands of visitors to the restaurants and nearby Pelham Park and The Bronx Riviers. Family-owned shops are also a must.

MOVING OUT

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Are you one of those Americans who've had it with boards and are Moving On Up from Condo to House in the 200 Largest Cities?

Single-family homes are cheaper than condos in 20 of the largest U.S. cities. Other urban hubs list houses for more than double — or almost triple — the median price of condos.

https://www.point2homes.com/news/us-real-estate-news/upsize-condo-to-ho…