Cost of asylum seekers in NYC. Is there a limit to “sanctuary city”?

July 19, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams asked for federal funding help. October 7, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency and requested $1B for 17,000 people or $59K per person. December 18, 2022. The cost estimate is now $3B!!! January 10, 2023. Meanwhile, food is dumped uneaten at one hotel shelter. Tax dollars … Read more

We know it will get worse: Asylum Seeker State of Emergency.

Mayor Eric Adams declared a State of Emergency Friday. The situation will get worse weather-wise and number-wise. Migrants know the border is open under President Biden, and those families are saying, “ven (come)!” Doors of the “Sanctuary city” cannot be left open indefinitely. Democrats WILL NOT close it! Unlike the Syrian, Afghan and Ukrainian refugee … Read more

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

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

Ex-Mayor de Blasio’s school admission system REVERSED!!!

Chancellor David Banks announced on September 29th that NYC Middle Schools could use grades again to determine which students to admit; and for high schools, the top 15 percent of students in each school and citywide will get first priority. Comptroller Brad Lander disagrees. Admission begins October 6 for SHSAT; October 12th for High School; … Read more