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IRA for kids available starting July 2026

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The Working Families Tax Cuts allows parents, guardians and other authorized individuals to establish a new type of individual retirement account for their children, called Trump Accounts. The account is for a child who has not turned age 18 before the end of the calendar year in which the election is made and has a valid Social Security … Read more

ConEd rate increase effective immediately!

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“What the order represents today is a reaction to the world in which we live in, one that is characterized by increasing costs that are far beyond the cost of energy alone, food, housing and inflation are increasing at a rate far faster than wages,” said PSC Chair Rory Christian, noting the outcome was the … Read more

Up to 10% of US budget is stolen each year

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Why such news did not get much attention? Report was issued during Biden’s administration. A GAO analysis found that between $233 billion and $521 billion was lost annually due to fraud during fiscal years 2018 through 2022. (GAO report released April 16, 2024.) Is there a similar audit and report for New York City and New York State?

DOI Anti-Corruption Chief Jocelyn Strauber quits

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Mayor Adams nominated Strauber on Jan. 1, 2022, the first day of his administration, and the Council quickly confirmed her appointment. Although its commissioners are nominated by the mayor, DOI has a long tradition of independence. “It has become clear to me that there is no prompt path forward to my remaining in this role permanently. In … Read more

Congestion Pricing a Success?

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One year later, congestion pricing is a success according to Governor Kathy Hochul. “Extraordinary!” MTA boss Janno Lieber said $500 million Congestion Pricing balanced MTA budget. Really? Do voters remember that Congestion Pricing is suppose to rake in $1 billion per year? At current rate of traffic even when increased to $12 in 2028 then … Read more

NYC School Chancellor: Kamar Samuels

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Should parents be worried about our next chancellor? Mamdani promised to end mayoral control of the nation’s largest school system and give families and educators more of a say. Let’s see his agenda and priorities against enrollment, budget and test results.

Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary

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Mayor Mamdani appointed Ali Najmi as its chair. What does the Committee do? The Committee takes steps to recruit and encourage highly qualified persons to serve as a judge of the Criminal, Family, or on an interim basis, the Civil Court. The Committee engages in outreach efforts to ensure a diverse and broad pool of … Read more