NYC Local Law 18 is not homeowner/tenant friendly.
Hearing on proposed rules on short-term rentals was held Wednesday. Will those rules actually reflect concerns of those who voiced?
Inflation
Understanding conEdison bill and rates
Your energy bill consists of three parts: supply costs, delivery charges, and taxes. We expect supply costs will be the biggest driver of bill increases this winter. Supply costs are those we passed on to you, with no markup, when we buy the energy that you use. Supply costs fluctuate and are typically affected by … Read more
Fight Inflation – federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
What is the ACP? The ACP was created by Congress and implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help eligible households receive a subsidy of up to $30 a month, or up to $75 a month on Tribal Lands, towards internet service. Who is eligible to participate in the ACP? You may be qualified for … Read more
Fight inflation – lower your drug costs
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Porch pirates: Not one neighborhood has been spared.
We cannot allow this to continue. It affects inflation, safety, taxes and trust in government. One homeowner is selling her home to move into a doorman building because of this. Vote out those who voted for Bail Reform!
Squatter evicted: 92-22 77 St
Squatter occupied the zombie home for nearly two years. Squatter was recently evicted, but the backyard is unhealthy and filthy.
Gas price at Ridgewood on October 30, 2022. Steady.
Shell Station at 90-05 Myrtle Avenue has kept its price steady just below $4 a gallon for the past two months while cost of food and rent have not come down much.
Proposal 5: Inflation? It’s the government that is stupid!
A voter asked me what can (a State Senator) do about inflation? Government’s measurement and tracking of inflation is Consumer Price Index or CPI. We adjust to inflation by cutting down consumption or hold off shopping waiting for price to drop… But, what if the price NEVER drops? Minimum wage Real estate tax MTA fares Rent of … Read more
“We are afraid.”
Heriberto Quintana became the ninth victim to die in the subway system due to senseless fighting. Nearby on October 1, Choephel Norbu gasolined a restaurant due to a botched chicken biryani order. Where are elected officials silent? Do something! Repeal bail reform! Wrong is wrong.