Responding to a Democrat on crime, schools, taxes and inflation.

Crime: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-is-nyc-safe-crime-stat-reality/ NYPD statistics. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nypd/stats/crime-statistics/citywide-crime-stats.page Yes Andrew, the numbers are on your side. I am sure you would agree that those numbers are based on actual arrests. Mayor de Blasio killed broken-window “stop and frisk”. Bail Reform says “catch and release”. How can you expect law enforcement to do its job arresting people when striking … Read more

Answering some Q&A from voters

Tell me about your background, accomplishments , how long have you lived in Forest Hills .N..Y., Richard (Middle Village) Thanks Richard for your question.  I worked for Westinghouse Electric, am owner of Identity Map Company, am President of Central Queens Republican Club, lives in Queens since the 80s, Forest Hills nearly 10 years. Stop with … Read more

Homeless shelter at 85-15 101 Avenue is not so neighborly.

113 single adult males with mental illness have been sheltered here for over two years. Politicians complained; demonstrations were held. Once opened, there is no legal option in contract to shut it down. Why cannot the City stipulate in its contract calling for periodic reviews? If certain safety criteria were not met, contract would be … Read more

Apartment is rent stabilized, but climbing to the fourth floor is getting more difficult.

Alfredo has lived in his rent stabilized apartment for decades. His age and heart condition have made climbing stairs in the building with no elevator harder. What if he needs a wheelchair? Homeless and drug addicts have tried to enter the building. There is no answer posted on NYC Rent Guideline Board’s website.