MTA got $15 billion of federal COVID aid. Where did it go?
Instead of restructuring the MTA for a post-COVID reality, it kept the same pre-COVID business model. Governor Kathy Hochul said no MTA fare hike until 2025 back in November 2021.…
It’s my tax dollars!
I support charities helping migrants and asylum seekers, but not entitlements doled out by the City government! News of freebies are already encouraging more migrants to come. Democrats are expanding…
Can you spare $2?
A handsome man (in red t-shirt carrying a Target bag) on Queens Boulevard by a Subway store near 67 Avenue walked up to me asking for money. He does not…
NYC Health Department inspections should allow food establishments time to correct violations. Fines should only be issued for repeated and agreed-to violations.
Currently, fines are issued on the spot upon inspection. There is no chart or table of fines posted publicly. There is no grace period for violators to correct. Even the…
Business owners fear safety.
Employee of a nearby business at 108 Street and 101 Avenue had his car hijacked early August early morning. Car found, but hijacker has not been caught to date. Owners…
Insurance payments can make or break doctors and pharmacies. Patients can’t and don’t need to understand.
Insurance companies do not pay predictably. Every insurance company has unknown number of plans which affect patient, coverage and payment. Pre-qualified approvals may be denied after service/purchase is provided if…
NYS Minimum Wage at $15 was a 67% increase over 7 years.
At the current rate of inflation, it’s worth about $12.
Bail reform and Congestion Pricing was passed in 2019 when State Senate was controlled by Democrats.
How was New York when the State Senate was controlled by Republicans?
Gas price at Ozone Park on August 15, 2022
Carmine’s Auto Center at 89-15 Rockaway Boulevard.
Consumer Price Index for July 2022 at 8.5%
CPI. Do you have the financial cushion to take price-increase hits? What are the adjustments you have made to cope? How long can you go on? How close are you…