I understand NYC very well, too well actually. Yes, there is massive corruption. But money talks there and all you have to do is look at Bloomberg who was a democrat, then republican, then independent.
If Donald has his bankers grease the right palms in the machine, he may take it.
Oh, and I know of a Sicilian from the ‘old’ SOHO district who was called the most powerful man in the world back in the early 1980s because he could deliver 7,000,000 votes with a simple phone call. His kind have faded. Harlem now has elements that are very pro-Trump. Blacks talk openly about being positive for Trump which is unheard of.
Keep in mind that Manhattan has gentrified, the artists have moved into Brooklyn, Queens is Trump land, and you have the makings of a different reaction. It can happen. If it was 25 years ago I would say 100% it will not happen. Now I say 30%+ chance. If dems stay home, it can happen. Hillary is not a rock star in the City. They are not enthralled with her at all.
Maybe so.......if that's the case then we're all in for it whether he gets the nod or not.
And, the Harlem element are all west side yuppies looking for better deals. They still vote the same way......as does Park Slope as does the Battery.