NYT: More restrictive gun regulations does not necessarily reduce violent crimes!
Perception and reality American gun violence can feel like an unsolvable problem, with every mass shooting, like last week’s killings in Maine, affirming that the situation is getting worse. But the…
Governor Hochul’s Solution to the Canabis Debacle: Anyone can apply for a license!
What?!!! Even that, the application process closes on December 4. Governor Hochul’s decision was a response to an existing lawsuit. The problem is illegal use, unregulated product, lack of enforcement…
Those in power write the law. Elections
Democrats run New York City and New York State. Is that good for democracy?
Congrat to Sam Berger for winning the Special Election!
Wait! Election Day September 12 was less than two days ago, and the result has not been certified (September 26). Yet, he is already a member of the New York…
Real estate tax reform: All talk, no action.
City Comptroller Brad Lander is collecting an email list. There is no plan of action. If you are a senior earning no more than $58,399, your property tax could be…
Senate S1163A Slavery Reparation
The bill passed the Senate and Assembly on June 8, 2023, and is awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature or veto on or before December 31, 2023. Senate sponsor James Sanders of…
Juror should be compensated if turned away at the door!
A juror was eager to serve. Her number was called according to the 888-711-5879 standby. She showed up at the Kew Gardens 120-55 Queens Boulevard Court House, but was turned…
Cool down with water mist at Queens Unisphere
Worth a trip! (July 26, 2023) One year later, out of commission after having spent $6.8 million makeover in 2020.
Like cigarettes, marijuana should be banned in public places!
Cigarettes are produced by a few major companies thus controllable, not marijuana. Consumers are buying varying degree of potency and contents that could be harmful and untraceable. Until firm oversight,…
Victims of the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
The law passed by Albany Democrats mandates carbon reduction. Bill 2019-S6599 The intention. The result. Con Edison bill up.