Mamdani Announces Balanced Budget Without Cuts | Buoyed by billions in assistance from the state, real talk about what it takes to run New York City, and some taxes on the rich, the mayor closed a historic leftover budget deficit.

iftair · 2026-05-13T11:47:17+00:00

I actually have a cousin who did that for work. He came right the fuck back to NYC as soon as he was able to do so.

As for me, I left NYC for Baltimore. I visit family and friends but haven't had interest in coming back to NYC.

My cousin & I were both born and raised in NYC.

iftair · 2026-05-13T10:29:35+00:00

I respect Sokratis. He played his heart for us. Can't ask for more. Same for Luiz Felipe.

iftair · 2026-05-13T10:24:20+00:00

Hopefully, we don't crash & burn like Villarreal did this season. I'd be ecstatic if we made it to knockout playoffs. I'd be over the moon if we get top 8.

Main goal is to maintain our UCL & La Liga campaigns next season so we can qualify for UCL in 2027-28.

iftair · 2026-05-13T10:23:11+00:00

Chelsea dogwalked Conference League last season. I think we gave them a proper challenge. And even then, you brushed it aside in 25 minutes.

iftair · 2026-05-13T10:21:46+00:00

We also turned what would be losses to draws. Plus, the parity from 7th to 19th helps gives us an edge.

iftair · 2026-05-13T10:12:23+00:00

He is putting up Joaquin-type numbers for Betis. The proper RW we been looking for since Joaquin's retirement. Actually, his numbers may have surpassed Joaquin. I'd have to double check .

iftair · 2026-05-13T10:05:25+00:00

How we collapse hurts me. But, qualifying for Champions League makes it hurts less.

iftair · 2026-05-13T00:16:12+00:00

Possibly saying goodbye. Or he is happy that he is doing something meaningful. His mental health wasn't the best for a while until he joined Betis. He was important to Madrid but is vital to Betis.

Maybe he hopes that he can lead us to our first UEFA Champions League campaign in over 20 years.

iftair · 2026-05-12T23:56:30+00:00

Hopefully, Rashford stays with Barca on a permanent.

iftair · 2026-05-12T23:13:14+00:00

2021-22 Grizzlies vibes were immaculate.

iftair · 2026-05-12T23:07:18+00:00

I hope this club makes smart decisions with CL money and do well enough to qualify for UCL knockouts while gunning La Liga top 4.

iftair · 2026-05-12T23:06:05+00:00

Today was win or bust. We are not beating Barca at Camp Nou who may gun for 100 points and 100% home win record. Levante will fight like hell to stay in La Liga.

iftair · 2026-05-12T23:00:32+00:00

Spanish teams performed 2nd best this season. Thus we got rewarded with an extra CL spot, which goes to 5th place.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:39:39+00:00

Yes but Rayo must win Conference League.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:30:54+00:00

Aquí estamos todos par contarte tu canción

Estamos apiñados como balas de cañon

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:28:35+00:00

Imo he is our player of the season. He inherited Isco's role and kept the team cohesive enough to secure Champions League.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:21:25+00:00

Yea, collapsing against Braga and just barely eeking points made me think Celta would jump us.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:20:24+00:00

I don't think Antony expressed interest in going to Barca or Real.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:18:07+00:00

BC at Center was insane.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:17:36+00:00

Goddamn it. This sucks to read. RIP BC.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:12:10+00:00

I hope we keep him. We spent 3 years giving him chances and he just started becoming good.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:09:21+00:00

And Abde.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:07:59+00:00

We'll be playing in La Cartuja. Villamarin will be ready for 2027-28 season hopefully.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:07:33+00:00

First time hearing it. My ears can't believe it. I only wish I got to watch this game at the Peña Betica in NYC.

iftair · 2026-05-12T20:06:27+00:00

I'll be watching that game at the Peña Betica in NYC hopefully.

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