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
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. New Yorkers can work around the crowds ebb and flow, but to stop New Yorkers cold from 8 am to 11 pm during those … Read more
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.
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.
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
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
I am registered a Republican. There is no Republican primary in my district, yet I got a notice. How much money has been spent on this unnecessary piece of mailing? Government agencies should be penalized for waste and rewarded for saving! Also, the Fast Pass Tag QR code does not work!
Politicians and political consultants hold pass election results as evidence. IT’S TRUE when voters don’t know enough of the difference of one candidate over the other.
Update: Enforcement delayed until September 7, 2026. June 1, 2026 is the deadline to require homeowners to start using the single-source City approved Otto trash bin at 25-gallon to 45-gallon size. It’s heavy compared to the cheaper $5 20-gallon bins that many households use. I tried ordering it online via Home Depot, but was told … Read more
New York State ranks highest in taxing residents (1) property (2) income and (3) sales after Hawaii and before Vermont on a cumulative rate basis. Based on 2024 Presidential Election results, Democratic States have a total rate that is nearly double that of Republican states. Affordability and political parties.