Safety
Why is urine yellow? Finally, the scientific answer.
The over 150-year mystery of why urine is yellow has finally been cracked: study Scientists have some whiz-dom to share with those who have wondered what gives urine its distinct color. For over 150 years, it has been a mystery why urine from the human body comes out as yellow. But a new study published Wednesday … Read more
President Obama did a better job in border protection!
The number does not include apprehension from the northern border and at airports and other locations within the United States.
NYT: More restrictive gun regulations does not necessarily reduce violent crimes!
Perception and reality American gun violence can feel like an unsolvable problem, with every mass shooting, like last week’s killings in Maine, affirming that the situation is getting worse. But the U.S. has in fact made some progress over the past few decades, enacting policies that have saved lives. That is the conclusion of a new study by … Read more
Governor Hochul’s Solution to the Canabis Debacle: Anyone can apply for a license!
What?!!! Even that, the application process closes on December 4. Governor Hochul’s decision was a response to an existing lawsuit. The problem is illegal use, unregulated product, lack of enforcement that puts safety and health at risk. The law is bad, the policy is bad, the execution is flawed.
Cool down with water mist at Queens Unisphere
Worth a trip! (July 26, 2023) One year later, out of commission after having spent $6.8 million makeover in 2020.
Like cigarettes, marijuana should be banned in public places!
Cigarettes are produced by a few major companies thus controllable, not marijuana. Consumers are buying varying degree of potency and contents that could be harmful and untraceable. Until firm oversight, control and understanding of cannabis products are in place, it should be restricted if not banned. State Senator Joseph Borrello and Assemblyman Michael Novakhov have … Read more
$1 Billion income from congestion pricing?
MTA’s Traffic Mobility Review Board heard over 100 exemption requests at its first meeting July 19. Many of them will be adopted. If projected income is less than cost of operation, is it worth it? Already over $500 million is allotted for TransCore to build the system before turning it on. Stop and kill congestion … Read more
I have an idea! Ticket fare evaders?
MTA tweaking turnstiles. I am sure you remember those days, right? Another consequence of bail reform. Repeal it!
USPS First Class mail 66¢ starting July 9, 2023
It look about 23 years for the postage price to double. It was 33¢ right before January 7, 2001.