A new website tracking affordability bills in Albany
Launched by the Business Council of New York State. It’s a beginning. Government is at the center of the affordability debate depending on its action and policies.
Tax the Rich starting with those making over $500,000!
New York State income tax rate when combined with New York City is already nearly 14%. If DSA gets its way, expect taxation to double for higher income brackets. Here…
I bought vendor cart coffee when it was $.50.
Now, it is $1.50 to $2.50 per cup! It’s more than the cost of the means. Other factors are governmental: license fee, violation tickets, minimum wage increase to $17 per…
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…