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
The law passed by Albany Democrats mandates carbon reduction. Bill 2019-S6599 The intention. The result. Con Edison bill up.
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
MTA tweaking turnstiles. I am sure you remember those days, right? Another consequence of bail reform. Repeal it!
Update July 12, 2023: Co-Sponsor of S9460 (2021-2022) Robert Jackson asked the Independent Budget Office to do an assessment of the bill. its “unintended consequences” is likely 17,700 new teachers on top of the $6.4 billion pay increase. Maximum number of students allowed in each classroom is currently set between 30 and 34 students (kindergarten, … Read more
Excelsior Pass app will be discontinued on July 28, 2023 when according to my copy, it expired over a year ago! We need a COVID Commission to explore what went wrong with State’s actions and their associated costs.
As reported by the Buffalo News. Unfortunately, voters could not tell by looking at the official record.
Senator Addabbo sponsored S7574 Diwali bill which passed as a school holiday. In the new 2023-2024 school calendar, it’s not there. It will be on October 20, 2024. State mandates 180 days of teaching before losing State funding. The new sets of holidays reduced the number of days to 178. City education department spokesperson Nathaniel … Read more
Local governments and school districts in New York State can opt to grant a reduction on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying senior citizens. This is accomplished by reducing the taxable assessment of the senior’s home by as much as 50%. To qualify, seniors generally must be 65 years of age or older … Read more
For retirees depending on Social Security, you can save Part B premium if your gross income is less than $30K per year single; or $40K couple. Use Form DOH-4328. Once qualified, you could also qualify for utility discounts.