The cost of living in New York
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8/9/2011
New York is a Beautiful state in it's landscapes and mountain s and views. However, the cost of living here is out of control. the taxes you pay for what you get are obsurd. You are taxed when you make it, send it save it Etc... School taxes are going up every year and programs and Teachers are being cut. If you are not involved with the PTA with all your free time your child/children will be ignored, there are Police patrolling the school and grounds and the kids are NOT allowed to leave the grounds during school hours to go out for lunch.The property Taxes are insane and all you get is snow plowing when they can get to it. Theree is no town water or sewage, no sidewalks. I am in Dutchess County and I must say the natural mountains, waterways and farms and farmers markets are outstanding. I will not be able to afford to live here when my wife an I retire.
Daniel F. | Hopewell Junction, NY