IRA for kids available starting July 2026
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…
ConEd rate increase effective immediately!
“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…
Congestion Pricing a Success?
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…
Mamdani’s Housing Commissioner, Dina Levy
Her first order of business, “Rental Ripoff” hearings. A Bronx apartment building Mayor Mamdani showcased to highlight the talents of his new housing commissioner, Dina Levy, has racked up nearly…
NYC Health Insurance Stabilization Fund insolvent
Originally created in 1984 to cover the insurance premium difference between GHI and HIP. It has been used as a virtual piggybank by municipal unions and mayors in labor bargaining.…
End of the MetroCard. For those who are still using them…
If you have unlimited MetroCard, it must be activated no later than March 31, 2026. If you have a balance remaining, MTA customer service will exchange it no longer than…
An example of Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act
When it took effect on June 11, 2025, availability listings dried up making it harder and pricier to find affordable apartments. One example is Mayor Elect Mamdani’s Astoria unit. You…
Affordable childcare requires making $330,000 per Mamdani. Really?
On Dec 26, 2025, at 4:33 PM, Zohran Mamdani <contact@transition2025.com> wrote: The holidays are about being with family, Danny. For some, it’s a welcome break from work or school. Yet…
No Tax on Tips and Overtime? Not in NYS and NYC.
Trump’s No federal Tax on Tips ($25,000) and Overtime ($12,500) is only for 3 years from 2025 through 2028. New York State and New York City are not doing it…
$100 one-way to LGA and JFK
By Patrick McGeehan Dec. 24, 2025 The annual holiday scramble to New York City’s airports is in full swing. And for most travelers, it will involve ever more costly rides…