My only qualm with your original post is the lack of documentation to support your statement that NY isn't doing well. I agree with everything you said, competition is everywhere in every industry. It's business, it's going to be brutal. Shoot us some links or something to give us those numbers.
This board is for discussions, positive or negative. I love $mine and been here awhile. The board has a roller coaster of emotions. People hate the company, then they loveem. All posts with valid information or opinions with backup reasoning and documentation should be considered by all board members.... But that's in a perfect world.
GLTY, hopefully can get some more info from you.
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