Business

Bus lane not used by buses is penalizing Crossbay Boulevard merchants! It needs to be removed!

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The southbound bus lane painted 3 years ago starting mid-block between 107 and Sutter Avenues until Gold Street are not being used by buses. The signs say no parking anytime Monday through Friday 7 am until 10 am, then again from 4 pm until 7 pm. 2 hour meter parking is permitted between 10 am … Read more

Strengthening gun laws or weakening good citizens? US Supreme Court struck down New York’s 1911 Sullivan Act!

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Sullivan Act has to do with small firearms, not rifle, shotgun, ammunition nor body armor in the legislation signed into law on July 1, 2022. Carrying licensed guns outside of home had been limited to government purposes instead of self-protection thus the NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL. v. BRUEN, SUPERINTENDENT … Read more

Republicans are to stop and kill congestion pricing!

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Passed April 1, 2019 in Albany’s budget bill (same bill as Bail Reform), drivers are expected to pay an additional toll between $9 and $23 below 60th Street or $14 to $35 by mail starting 2021. Thanks to COVID, implementation has been delayed. Update: July 1, 2022. MTA announced it was ready to implement the … Read more

Flag Day is June 14 commemorating adoption of its design in 1777

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I am touched and thankful of the residents (Jose, Joseph), businesses (Tommy Tibbs of Spotlight Dance Factory at 133-01 Cross Bay Boulevard), non-profits (Robert Joseph of Our Neighbors Civic Association), for their community spirit and respect out to replace worn out flags. Did you know Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the … Read more

Vape shop at Metropolitan Ave is not welcomed.

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Every business deserves a chance. Vaping Club on 107-31 Metropolitan Avenue opened May 31, 2022. Already, it is attracting a crowd younger than the legal age limit of 21. New York State Tobacco Control Policies. Not done currently, NYS should also post online registered tobacco and vapor product retailers and wholesalers.

I thought the “World Class” Moynihan Station (LIRR and Amtrak) opened January 2021 was part of Penn Station modernization?

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Putting New Yorkers first? The Moynihan Station was estimated to cost $315m in 1992, and grew to $1.6b upon opening. To cover the shortfall, MTA (The Empire State Development Corp.) is selling the air rights over the Farley Post Office Building. Not New Yorkers first, the project is covering and continuing MTA waste spending first. … Read more