Mayor Eric Adams’ $102.7B budget proposal is $1.6B more than last year’s!
The Mayor asked agencies to cut cost, yet the Mayor himself did not. How is the quality of City’s services? Are taxpayers getting what we are paying for? Why is…
NYC Local Law 18 is not homeowner/tenant friendly.
Hearing on proposed rules on short-term rentals was held Wednesday. Will those rules actually reflect concerns of those who voiced?
Banning gas stoves?!
A U.S. Consumer Product Safety commissioner, Richard Trumka Jr., said gas stove usage is a “hidden hazard,” which can cause health issues, including respiratory problems in children. Governor Kathy Hochul…
Cost of asylum seekers in NYC. Is there a limit to “sanctuary city”?
July 19, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams asked for federal funding help. October 7, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency and requested $1B for 17,000 people or $59K…
Albany’s Senate passed changes to election laws
The picture looks nice. The wording sounds good. Until you read the legislation itself… One example: S616 allowing allows snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to be given to voters waiting in…
Understanding conEdison bill and rates
Your energy bill consists of three parts: supply costs, delivery charges, and taxes. We expect supply costs will be the biggest driver of bill increases this winter. Supply costs are…
This is not how to run a government: Queens Composting
Mayor Eric Adams announced boroughwide composting starting on October 3, 2022 only to have it paused without any fanfare or public warning starting December 25, 2022.
Senator Addabbo on Casino licenses
Sen. Joseph Addabbo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, joined Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday to discuss the progress.
Laws effective January 1, 2023
It is never easy for a voter nor any expert to find out easily what our politicians are up to. We need commitment from someone inside to answer basic questions.…