Vape shop at Metropolitan Ave is not welcomed.

Every business deserves a chance. Vaping Club on 107-31 Metropolitan Avenue opened May 31, 2022. Already, it is attracting a crowd younger than the legal age limit of 21. New York State Tobacco Control Policies. Not done currently, NYS should also post online registered tobacco and vapor product retailers and wholesalers.

NYC DoE High School Admission System BOTCHED!

Eighth graders received their high school admission letter June 8. Many were enrolled in a school that was not one of their 12 choices. High achievers wondered the school DoE picked will fulfill their education expectation. Some low achievers were surprised of the decision. Parents fumed. We cannot allow the Department of Education to lock-in … Read more

I thought the “World Class” Moynihan Station (LIRR and Amtrak) opened January 2021 was part of Penn Station modernization?

Putting New Yorkers first? The Moynihan Station was estimated to cost $315m in 1992, and grew to $1.6b upon opening. To cover the shortfall, MTA (The Empire State Development Corp.) is selling the air rights over the Farley Post Office Building. Not New Yorkers first, the project is covering and continuing MTA waste spending first. … Read more

Traffic back up at 72 Ave north of Metropolitan Ave by design

Anyone driving southward on 72 Avenue in Forest Hills would end at Metropolitan Avenue. Turning right is fine, but if driver turns left, he would be stopped by another traffic light almost immediately. Honking drivers on 72 Avenue usually do not know only 1 or 2 left turning cars could move before the light changes. … Read more

One part of Gun Control legislations signed into law June 6 by the Governor is already lost in translation.

NY Governor Hochul signed several gun legislations into law Monday, June 6. The Trace, online newsroom dedicated to covering gun violence, reported on June 8 that the banned body armor does not cover the one used by the 18-year-old Payton Gendron of Conklin, NY. Even the chief sponsor of the bill, Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson did … Read more

New York should learn from California. Adopt recall election in the State’s Constitution!

Republican and Democrat gubernatorial candidates say they would removed Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg from office for being soft on crime. The people cannot wait. San Francisco’s DA Chesa Boudin was VOTED out on June 7, 2022, and is required to vacate his office within 10 days once the election result is certified. Proposition H – … Read more

Abandoned bicycles at Grand Ave and Van Horn St removed 12 hours after reporting! Thank you DSNY!

Was told about these abandoned bikes left there nearly a year ago. First, I tried reporting it on 311 online. It would not allow me to upload pictures after multiple attempts. DON’T REFRESH! You will need to retype your request. Tried reducing the picture size, same “Processing Attachment” loading gif. After an hour of attempts, … Read more

Gov. Hochul signed S4937C/A6262B “Unlocking Underutilized Hotel Space”. Read between the lines… every hotel operator signing on could become homeless shelter!

The State is desperate for more space to house homeless. It does not matter that hotel rooms have no kitchen, making permanent stays at those “Class B” hotels in need of more city/state services. Read the full text.