NYC Must Lure Residents Back, Governor Cuomo Says

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on urban migration, highlighting how people left cities for suburban areas. It explores the economic transformation due to remote work, which may lead to reduced demand for office space. Rising crime and urban challenges like homelessness and graffiti are also addressed. The potential long-term impact of these changes on businesses and the appeal of New York City, with its cultural attractions currently limited, is analyzed.

What was one of the main reasons people left the city during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• To escape the high cost of living

• To return to their hometowns or rural areas

• To experience a different culture

• To find better job opportunities

Which of the following urban issues has worsened according to the transcript?

• Traffic congestion

• Homelessness and graffiti

• Public transportation

• Air pollution

What is the speaker's instinct about the most impactful factor affecting the city?

• Environmental issues

• Increase in crime

• Economic transformation

• Cultural decline

How might businesses change their operations post-pandemic according to the transcript?

• By hiring more staff

• By increasing employee salaries

• By reducing office space and allowing remote work

• By expanding office spaces

What traditional attractions of New York City are currently not operating?

• Sports events

• Cultural institutions and Broadway

• Parks and recreational areas

• Shopping malls