NYC is the 9th Most Expensive for Takeouts: NetCredit
Per survey done by NetCredit as of October 2023 across 260 cities based on data from Grubhub.com, see how costs of the following franchise and food compare.
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Special Elections: Treat them all equally and fairly
In New York State, different offices have different rules when vacated by death or resignation. US Congress, within 70 to 80 days; State Senate or Assembly, 40 to 50 days unless there is already a Special Election date proclaimed; in that situation, at least 30 days. When Daniel Rosenthal resigned from State Assembly, 27 District, … Read more
$14 trillion in slavery reparation proposed: Bowman
The bill cites scholars’ estimates that the US benefited from over 222 trillion hours of forced labor between 1619 and the end of slavery in 1865, “which would be valued at $97,000,000,000,000 today.” NY Post (January 18, 2024) NY City Council proposed it. (Int. 0947-2023 and Int. 1082-2023). NY State has signed into law to … Read more
25% of student loan holders are refusing to pay out of protest!
Millions of borrowers with existing student loans have not made a single payment intentionally. The government continues to send wrong messages. We should not encourage bad behaviors and poor decisions!
Yes, MTA fare beating solutions allow fare beating!
MTA’s new gates does not require a MetroCard to open. Once opened, 5 seconds allow up to 3 riders to pass through with one swipe!
Why is urine yellow? Finally, the scientific answer.
The over 150-year mystery of why urine is yellow has finally been cracked: study Scientists have some whiz-dom to share with those who have wondered what gives urine its distinct color. For over 150 years, it has been a mystery why urine from the human body comes out as yellow. But a new study published Wednesday … Read more
State of NYC’s broken property tax system
Tax Equity New NY LLC argument before State’s Court of Appeals on January 9, 2024. How a $2 Million Condo in Brooklyn ends up with a $157 tax bill. (October 14, 2021) New York City responds to property tax challenge at top court. (December 13, 2022) NYC Property tax report is a roadmap that offers … Read more
NYS Canabis tax revenue $33M first year
$150 million in sales among 40 legal dispensaries statewide. Office of Cannabis Management is way off its revenue projection for its first year!