Some critical services in New York City are growing less reliable under Mayor Eric Adams, from long waits for food stamps to fewer sexual health clinics.
The government in Dublin has a big budget surplus, thanks to its low tax rate for multinationals. Build more housing? Or a subway? Sock it away? Whatever the case, someone will be unhappy.
The mayor ordered New York City agencies to reduce spending by 15 percent in the coming months, but said that federal and state aid could prevent the need for cuts.