$12 Billion Deficit & 12 Inches of Snow We’re standing at the intersection of a $12 billion state deficit, a worsening affordability crisis, a federal election cycle, and a string of newly consolidated local races. Thanks to chronically low voter turnout, many elections outside New York City have been moved to coincide with congressional years. Don’t be surprised when your councilperson comes back asking you to fund their campaign. At the same time, affordability has become t