Road sign upon entering NYS on the Thruway:
"Welcome" to the EMPIRE State
George Pataki {RINO}, Governor
{Never-ending} Toll Booths 1/4 MI. ahead
Speed Limit 55 MPH -- Enforced by Radar
Violations Punishable by Fines of $100 or More
{OK, the bracketed stuff isn't actually there, but you know the drill...}
Actually the speed limit now on the Thruway is 65, but I agree with the tone of your post. NY is a mess. Two words: Senator Clinton.