Election
Email from a voter: “Not much info. on how you would pay for transit”
Thanks Steve from Forest Hills for his email. Do ask away.
Quid pro Quo? PBA endorsement and $700K
Police Benevolent Association endorsed Senator Joseph Addabbo on October 18. Two weeks later, Senator Addabbo requested $700,000 funding for police.
Crime! It’s not perception, it’s reality, Governor Hochul!
The gorilla-in-the-2022-election room is CRIME. It is shameful that Democrats would not acknowledge the full consequence of their Bail Reform mistake. It is not “perception vs. reality” as Governor Kathy Hochul is fond of saying many times. It is not perception that homeless are sleeping at places you have not seen homeless before. It is not … Read more
Request from a voter: Yes, Judy.
I have forwarded her comment to our New York State Comptroller candidate, Paul Rodriguez.
Proposal 4: Smarter maps to inform, track and solve
A voter said she always votes, but nothing ever change. Politicians only show up when there is an election. They have their representative talk to constituents. Letters and phone calls go unanswered. Trees that dangle dangerously or have intruded basement. Potholes that get worse or slow to repair. Streets that have not been milled for decades if ever. … Read more
Voting deadline for Change of Address: October 19
If you have registered to vote before at a different location, Wednesday today is the deadline. Absentee ballot deadline is October 24th. A voter registered in Suffolk County wants to vote in 15th State Senate district. Her form must be received by the Board of Elections before 5 pm today.
Addabbo takes credit for rigging the 3 downstate casino licenses.
Just like how Bail Reform and Congestion Pricing was passed in FY20, 3 new casino licenses was buried in the FY23 budget bill. “Speed to market should be a consideration,” Addabbo said.
President Biden’s $20K student loan forgiveness
Whether you agree or disagree with President Biden’s Executive Order, it is cruel when it is no longer available for some, and may be ruled illegal completely. How much American productivity has been lost just to get a brief feel-good or angry moment? How can one trust decisions of government and your elected officials ever?