It’s not written, but New York State Senators can change their vote after the fact!
As reported by the Buffalo News. Unfortunately, voters could not tell by looking at the official record.
Taxes
School Calendar Game: 180 days of education
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
Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Exemption
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
Medicare Savings Program to save $164.90 Part B Premium in 2023
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.
Access A Ride (AAR) MTA’s transportation for people with disabilities
You may be eligible for Access-A-Ride if: While applying for AAR, you will be asked to show whether you can: 3. What you need to include You will need medical documents that prove your transportation-related disability. 4. How to apply Here are your options. Apply by phonehide this list E-Hail pilot program participants are selected … Read more
S7548. If Governor Hochul signs it into law, even convicted criminals could be set free!
Albany Democrats are creating loopholes for criminals! There is no justice for victims even after a conviction! Read the text of the bill S7548/A2878.
Rain Barrel Giveaways and Free Events
Is that what taxpayers are interested in? Not crime, taxes, migrants, education, corruption, accountability…
Is there a difference between a man and a women? Please say, “yes.”
We have seen trans men overpowering in women categories. Have you seen or heard trans women doing something similar in men categories? Are we going to have a third category for trans and non-binary athletes?
When Democrats have a supermajority…
Even the Democrat Governor could not be effective on the last day (June 8) of the State legislature. Housing as an example… Any hope of substantive housing policy coming out of Albany this year is all but dead, after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced that they had reached a deal … Read more
The biggest inflation culprit is our government!
We heard store closures due to uncontrollable theft in New York and San Francisco. For those decided to stay open, the only option is to increase prices.