Everyone has heard the phrase
‘The grass is always greener on the other side’
I’m not arguing that some of the fees/taxes in this state aren’t absurd but…
People need to realize that almost 75% of the cost of government goes to pay and benefits for employees. It’s true from the local level all the way up to the state. Everyone on here is probably related to or at least knows someone who works for the state. My parents work for the school district and 3 of my aunts and uncles work for the state.
I’m not blowing smoke either, I’m a Trustee in the Village of Scotia. I deal with people complaining about taxes every week. What they don’t realize is that the services they appreciate and expect (paid fire and police, street lights, sidewalks, trash collection, leaf pick-up, etc.) cost money. If they want taxes cut they should expect a reduction in services.
Where else can you live where you are three hours from NYC, Boston and Montreal? An hour to Lake George, 1/2 hour to Saratoga and the track. Ski places within 2 hours. Beach/Ocean within 3 hours, etc. etc. etc.
Every place has it’s problems.
Good post.
To add but a little off OT I just heard NYS passed a bill where if you under the age of 29 years old and residing under your parents house and one of your parents work for the state, you can qualify for health benefits.