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NYS Independent Redistricting Commission continues hiring even though its task ended in January

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If the job is done, STOP! Remaining fund should be returned to the state. Update (April 29). Job posted after Court of Appeals voided Albany’s maps. Web Programmer/Analyst Independent State Agency – Albany, NY WEB PROGRAMMER/ANALYST *(Independent NY State Agency/Equal Opportunity Employer). SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION*.  Easily apply Apr 28 Update (May 11): … Read more

Inflation bites. 8.3% in April.

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To see how your buying power has eroded, US Bureau of Labor Statistics has a CPI Inflation Calculator. COVID has disrupted our routines. Inflation is changing our habits and priorities. Do share your story and advise. CPI April 2022.

“Ghost” county committee is an unspoken practice that happens more often than you think!

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Ali Najmi and The City’s expose on Brooklyn’s Democrat County Committee primaries has been going on in every election cycle, even when there is no challenger. Other parties do it including Republican. Requiring all County Committee members to sign a Certificate of Acceptance would weed out this fraud.

Corona Plaza night market

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Ran into this place exiting 103 Street – Corona Plaza Station on the 7 train after a Mets doubleheader to catch Q23. Food, fruits and songs. Where are some of your favorite or un-expected places in Queens?

LG Brian Benjamin bill passed lightening fast; even faster, his replacement

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State Senate introduced bill S8949 on April 29 that would allow a candidate on the ballot be removed who has either been arrested OR charged OR convicted. The American jurisprudence of “innocent until proven guilty” has been watered down. If a candidate got “arrested” or “charged” during protest or domestic violence, he or she could … Read more