Apparently NYC is getting rid of outdoor restaurant dining options just like Philly. And it’s not because people don’t want it — it’s authoritarian mayors who mysteriously identify as Democrats. It’s because certain dinosaurs with pull are demanding society go backwards, likely because of pure elite panic.
How Capitalism Murdered Journalism with Margot Susca – Adam Conover – Factually – May 29, 2024 “Sam Zell former private equity billionaire took over Tribune in 2007 and he had people coming to him saying we need to embrace the digital future that lies ahead he you know he had executives writing him memos that said you know anybody who says we should invest in digital get rid of them our business is in print”
Business Insider – Remote work is ‘bullshit,’ says real-estate billionaire Sam Zell, to cheers from fellow execs who profit from offices. By Alex Nicoll Apr 23, 2023 The value of big office properties is hanging in the balance as corporate tenants pull back on space, or don’t renew leases altogether. The trend and dire outlook had real estate giant Brookfield defaulting on a loan tied to offices this month for the second time this year. WeWork, a once celebrated investment and cornerstone of the co-working space movement, was just warned that it could be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Sam Zell died in May 2023 — after a brief lung illness.