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…
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.
NYC’s education department spent $18 million on DESSA, then ditched it.
Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) measures cognitive and interpersonal competencies. In July 2021, the city awarded a three-year, $18 million contract to Aperture Education to do social and emotional assessment…
Starbucks Pick-Up Store: 1359 Broadway (near 37 Street)
Is this Starbucks’ solution against theft and homeless loitering in Midtown Manhattan? No public bathroom; no seating chairs and tables; no visible food nor coffee machines (located behind wall); no…
To qualify for Oscar’s Best Picture category, 2 diversity standards are required
Starting with the 96th Oscars in 2024, two out of four standards are required. The rule currently applies to Best Picture consideration. Artists and film makers intending to compete may…
Does higher minimum wage make a better society?
Hong Kong introduced the statutory minimum wage of HK$28 an hour in 2011 to provide protection for low-paid workers. Its Minimum Wage Commission just raised its minimum wage from HK$37.50…
Environmental Justice won in NY: No more gas stoves in new construction!
In the approved NYS $229 billion budget, all new buildings under 7 stories are not allowed gas stoves starting in 2026. 2029 for those over 7 stories. More banning rules…
84,366 taxpayers in 2021 paid nearly 50% of New York State’s income tax
New York State Personal Income Tax Facts: 10.8 million returns filed. Top 200 filers paid 9.5% of total taxes. Those reported $1,077,500 of income (millionaires with a tax rate of…
Liz Ouyang APA Voice “Democracy is to suppose to reflect the will of the people”
Answer: Vote for those who do the will of the people!