Read Part 1: NYC Is Dead Forever… Here’s Why
Read Part 2: The Autobiography Of My Past Two Days: A Saga Of Sorrow And Hope
Read Part 3: Sorry Seinfeld: Your Love Of NYC Won’t Change The Facts About Its Crisis

I want to put to rest all of the controversy around my recent article “NYC Is Dead Forever… Here’s Why.”

Two weeks ago, I wrote a viral essay, which said that due to the coronavirus’s devastating effect on the city, NYC as we know it is dead, forever. A few days later, I woke up to find that the piece had received intense criticism from the likes of Jerry Seinfeld (who penned an op-ed against me in The New York Times), Mark Cuban, and even the mayor himself, Bill DeBlasio—as well as millions of others.

While I included lots of factual data to back up my proclamation, outlining everything from the city’s current real estate crisis to a rise in unemployment and loss of culture, many were quick to assume I merely had given up on New York City altogether.

This is far from the truth! 

Watch this 6-minute video to learn more about why I wrote this piece, what that crazy experience was like, and what I believe needs to happen to save the city I assure you I love so dearly. Big thanks to Gary Vaynerchuk for his advice and help on this video.

Video length: 00:06:04