Rising grocery and energy bills have pushed many New York families to what one lawmaker calls a breaking point. A new column from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay puts the state’s affordability crisis squarely on decisions made in Albany.
Barclay argues the cost of living problem isn’t temporary. He describes it as a long-standing issue driven by state policy, saying, “The cost of living in New York isn’t just a passing storm; it’s a full-blown nor’easter.”
At the center of his criticism is state spending. Barclay points to a state budget that reached a quarter-trillion dollars, saying New York now outspends states with larger populations and faster economic growth. He argues that approach leaves taxpayers paying more while everyday expenses climb…