USPS First Class Stamp is now 82¢
As a friendly reminder, Forever Stamp first class rate will be increased by 4¢ from 78¢ set exactly a year before.
OMNY Privacy Policy in Short Form
Access to OMNY online account is denied if clicked the I DO NOT ACCEPT button. 2. Types of Information We Collect: name, age, photograph, email address, date of birth, password, mailing address, phone number, credit card, SSN, any disabilities, any special program account, all identifying information provided electively, geolocation information, access device information (cookies, hardware, … Read more
S8623 passed Albany legislature: Anti-Business
Summary of the law: Prohibits the use of surveillance pricing, directly or indirectly; prohibits the collection, use, retention, or sharing of data to facilitate surveillance pricing; provides exceptions; provides for enforcement by the attorney general. Business reward programs could be jeopardized! What happens if it is the government? All those discounts for early payment or … Read more
S9316 passed Albany legislature: Anti-Family
Senate Bill S9316 passed by the NY Legislature in June 2026, this bill updates family court documents and education laws by replacing gendered terms like “mother” and “father” with “gestating parent” and “non-gestating parent,” and “paternity” with “parentage”. The New York State Senate has passed Bill S9316, which mandates that the word ‘mother’ be replaced … Read more
The world’s leading deepfake expert no longer trusts his own eyes.
Digital forensic is what internet sleuth Hany Farid does. He had helped invent algorithmic tools to verify a person’s mannerisms, vocal inflections and blood flow. When a real person spoke, the eyes dilated and the heart pumped blood in and out of the face. Farid could sometimes measure subtle differences in skin color to see … Read more
World Cup traffic restrictions: June 13-July 19
Overdone! NYC traffic restrictions hurting business and drivers in the Congestion Zone area on June 13, June 16, June 22, June 25, June 27, June 30, July 5 and July 19. There is a large group of people and business who see the World Cup as an inconvenience. They should not be made to suffer. … Read more
SNAP and Obamacare
Instead of suing the federal government to change the rules, why not check and ask recipients how they are doing? At the minimum, we would they have a real world case-by-case check on waste, fraud, and rule changes for those where the new rules will not work.
Who will tackle the real estate tax unfairness?
Everyone knows that New York City real estate tax system unfair. Politicians make noise, but no action. NYC’s Furman Center provided another study reporting owners of rent stabilized buildings are hit the hardest.
Trash Bin postponement and 2 trash bin notices
We were told that the purchase of the “Official NYC Trash Bin” has been postponed. Yet this mailer says I am required to use the new bin starting from June 1! Would it not make sense to send out the mailing in July or August. Also, why am I getting two copies of the mailer? … Read more
$100,000 for hotel housekeeping?!
I understand and appreciate the value of labor. But how will hotel owners respond? Will guests leave $5 tips knowing HTC housekeepers are paid much better than salary of paying guests? My wife has worked in a specialty industry for over a decade. Her starting salary including commission was less than $27.91 per hour. 10 … Read more