CA store closing due to the $20 minimum wage

Government is the biggest causer of inflation. California’s minimum wage law leads to price increase. Panera’s Bread however is exempt. New York State is not far behind at $16 per hour. However, New York City Council wants to remove New York’s Tip Credit system, forcing owners to pay workers more.

Leave it Blank voting April 2: Working Families Party

Working Families Party is asking voters to leave ballot blank. New York should adopt a “none of the above” or “uncommitted” box, including “write-in” for primary ballots. Currently, if a blank ballot is inserted, the voting machine will spit it back out. Even the State Board of Elections does not track blank votes. One has … Read more

Jonathan Diller: Died March 25, 2024; shot by career criminal, Guy Rivera, 34

Responding to a traffic stop in Far Rockaway. Married November 2019 to Stephanie Diller, child Ryan born January 2023. My husband died a hero. Jason Rivera: Died January 21, 2022. Shot in the head by career criminal Lashawn McNeil, 47. Responding to a domestic violence in Harlem. Married October 2020 to Dominique Luzuriaga Rivera expecting … Read more

Citizens Police Academy, held spring and fall

Contact the Community Affairs unit of your local police precinct to sign up. Held once a week from 6 to 9 for 6 weeks. Learn about: Use of Force; Investigative Encounters; Crisis Intervention; Emotionally Disturbed Persons; Gang Awareness; Domestic Violence; Counterterrorism; Active Shooter. Some of the slides used are being shared. Week 1: Use of … Read more

MTA held hearing on proposed $15 toll rate after the 110 toll sites are near completion

February 29th was the first hearing. “$15 ransom” “Congestion Pricing is a Crime” The remaining three are March 1 at 10 am and March 3 at 10 am and 6 pm. Central Business District Tolling Program or Congestion Pricing is suppose to bring in $1 billion a year and to bring cleaner air, less traffic, … Read more

Migrants as squatters? Expect it just like crime.

In an ever increasing rent and housing environment, home squatting has exploded post COVID. Vast majority of migrants will not apply nor even qualify for asylum! Since they cannot work legally, they resort to underground economy and illegal methods to stay in the US. Home squatting fits transient lifestyle as they attempt to cut costs. … Read more