Summary of the law: Prohibits the use of surveillance pricing, directly or indirectly; prohibits the collection, use, retention, or sharing of data to facilitate surveillance pricing; provides exceptions; provides for enforcement by the attorney general. Business reward programs could be jeopardized! What happens if it is the government? All those discounts for early payment or … Read more
Overdone! NYC traffic restrictions hurting business and drivers in the Congestion Zone area on June 13, June 16, June 22, June 25, June 27, June 30, July 5 and July 19. There is a large group of people and business who see the World Cup as an inconvenience. They should not be made to suffer. … Read more
Instead of suing the federal government to change the rules, why not check and ask recipients how they are doing? At the minimum, we would they have a real world case-by-case check on waste, fraud, and rule changes for those where the new rules will not work.
Everyone knows that New York City real estate tax system unfair. Politicians make noise, but no action. NYC’s Furman Center provided another study reporting owners of rent stabilized buildings are hit the hardest.
I am registered a Republican. There is no Republican primary in my district, yet I got a notice. How much money has been spent on this unnecessary piece of mailing? Government agencies should be penalized for waste and rewarded for saving! Also, the Fast Pass Tag QR code does not work!
Politicians and political consultants hold pass election results as evidence. IT’S TRUE when voters don’t know enough of the difference of one candidate over the other.
Update: Enforcement delayed until September 7, 2026. June 1, 2026 is the deadline to require homeowners to start using the single-source City approved Otto trash bin at 25-gallon to 45-gallon size. It’s heavy compared to the cheaper $5 20-gallon bins that many households use. I tried ordering it online via Home Depot, but was told … Read more
New York State ranks highest in taxing residents (1) property (2) income and (3) sales after Hawaii and before Vermont on a cumulative rate basis. Based on 2024 Presidential Election results, Democratic States have a total rate that is nearly double that of Republican states. Affordability and political parties.
Launched by the Business Council of New York State. It’s a beginning. Government is at the center of the affordability debate depending on its action and policies.
New York State income tax rate when combined with New York City is already nearly 14%. If DSA gets its way, expect taxation to double for higher income brackets. Here are some legislations being pushed in Albany. The federal income tax rate is already near 35% for those making $500,000 or more, which means 50% … Read more