Originally Posted by ehenz
If you are that concerned about local issues why post your petty inconveniences on an international web site?
Because there are quite a few people on this "international forum" who live in New York City, and this issue happens to affect all of us. If you aren't interested in our "petty" issues, then I suggest you tell whoever is forcing you to read about our "petty" issues to stop making you. That way, you won't have to tolerate too much of this pettiness.
Warmest regards,
Vincenzosi