Introduction. My take on New York City’s high cost of living crisis is simple: The government’s response was too little, too late. Sure, some things were unforeseeable — like the pandemic and the recent migrant crisis, both of which put immense strain on the city’s resources. But the affordability crisis itself wasn’t a surprise. The warning signs … Continue reading The High Cost of Living in New York City Discussion with ChatGPT. Financialization, Greed, and Corruption have gentrified the city.
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A Small Coffee Shop vs. the System: A Case Study in How Macro Forces Crush Local Businesses.
// Tools used for this post: Perplexity Deep Research, ChatGPT Deep Research, and ChatGPT 4o. Introduction. In February 2025, a seven-minute TikTok video posted by Rachel Nieves, co-owner of Buddies Coffee Roasters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, sparked a national conversation about gentrification, small business survival, and Latino cultural preservation in rapidly changing urban landscapes. I came … Continue reading A Small Coffee Shop vs. the System: A Case Study in How Macro Forces Crush Local Businesses.
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