$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

BoE Waste and QR code Not Working

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!

What I did to get NYC Trash Bin Reimbursement

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

Tax Burden Ranking per WalletHub

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.

Tips to prevent pipes from freezing

New York City’s streak of 13 days below freezing at Central Park ended on February 6, 2026. Linked is a public notice flyer that was included in my DEP water and sewage bill mailer.