Open Thread

What are the differences between Bronxese and Brooklynese? Bear in mind, because of my hearing I can’t distinguish aural differences well.
Bronxese = “T’s” prnounce like “D’s” (also true w/ Philly accent except Philly has some Midwestern/Midatlantic “flatness”)

WOW who knew people can’t have opposing opinions on this blog.

1.) i think housing lotteries are largely SCAMS

2.) low income housing in general is plagued with TONS Of fraud.

im not allowed to have those opinions? whatever. im taking a board break!

g’bue!

*rob*

I don’t think there is any diffenence bronx vs brooklyn etc..it is NY regional….will vary by ethnicity of neighborhood/peers (Italian, Jewish, etc) .
And socio-economic group/education can play a role in how thick the accent is. Still pretty strong on LI but definitely changing.

Dandel, I’m happy the banks are paying those fat bonuses. The state and city need the tax revenue. bonus to employees are taxable. bigger earnings (if smaller bonus pool) for the banks is a TBD as far as tax rev since god know if any of them has some big carry-forward losses from this collapse to offset any taxable earnings going forward. The state & city has to have a balanced budget. I rather rich wall st bankers absorb as much as possible on the state & city budget gaps then for them to close gap via my income, ppty tax,…..

To me, it’s the lesser of the 2 evils. of course I would be complaining more if I didn’t live in NYC – ie those folks in IOWA is not seeing any material & direct return on their contributions to the TARP funds