Warning: Don’t stand near OMNY device with your iPhone!

My wife had her credit card charged by OMNY. She uses a regular 30-day unlimited MetroCard. After some research, we discovered that her Express Transit function in Settings was “ON”. We turned it off. Even those who have an account, OMNY has disabled Trips and Charges features for nearly a year, so user is clueless.

Gender Recognition Act (New York)

Passed June 2021, effective December 21, 2021. Paperwork and rules were not updated until May 2024 as reported by Gothamist. How about other laws? Who have followed them up? COVID 19? Long term COVID, education consequence, cost to society… New York State Minimum Wage? Workers and employers… Housing, AirBNB, state of commercial real estate, etc.

Senator Addabbo objected DEM and REP challengers

At the New York City Board of Elections Commissioners Hearing Tuesday, April 23, Senator Addabbo had his attorneys challenging the petitions of Albert Baldeo and Danniel Maio. I believe in choice. I did not challenge Senator Addabbo’s petition. Senator Addabbo has even filed court papers against Albert Baldeo and Danniel Maio just in case he … Read more

The law is akin to posting “It’s illegal to push commuters” at every subway station!

S6796A requires the POSTING OF SIGNAGE that states it is illegal to sell or transfer such animals for the purposes of slaughter. “My bill, S.6796, aims to protect our beloved racehorses and uphold their dignity,” Addabbo said. “By strengthening enforcement measures and imposing stricter penalties, we send a clear message that the inhumane treatment of … Read more

Venmo and Zelle scams

My wife got a Zelle payment from a stranger who “accidentally” send her $120. It was to a Zelle account she never used. The sender knew her name, and wanted it back within minutes. Believing it was a mistake, she was to send it back. DON’T! Money came from a stolen credit card. If you … Read more

Another Cannabis regulation ruled illegal

New York’s struggling legal pot industry has been thrown into turmoil yet again after a judge issued a ruling striking down state rules banning cannabis advertising and marketing as a violation of commerce and free speech. The same Albany judge, Kevin Bryant, last summer struck down other Cannabis Control Board rules as illegal for providing convicted potheads preference in obtaining … Read more