Lavender scent machines in subway?!!
Are you kidding me? Congestion Pricing is about to start on January 5 and subway fare is planned to increase to $3… Instead of helping the straphangers, MTA knows how to waste it!
Waste
Another NY State’s Marijuana law failure
New York Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund paid out $1.7 million to its Social Equity Impact Ventures managers earning 2% per annum fee plus $25,000 per store without any incentive to further its social justice mission! However much money people contribute or the State put in, it will be depleted.
Need to end MTA’s culture of endless bailout!
Fare evasion is so common nowadays. To fight the problem, MTA is spending more money which may look good, but zero out the cost benefits! Governor Hochul promises to plug MTA’s $3 billion deficit.
HomeDepot charged a PaintCare fee, not the same as bottle return
I was told at Home Depot that the $.45 charge is for when returning a purchased can of paint. The same clerk told me to Google for drop off location. I did. PaintCare.org is American Coatings Association response to state laws to take back unwanted leftover paint. Not empty or leaky cans. Unlike bottles, my … Read more
How NY’s $6 billion CDPAP Medicaid program has been abused, overused for years
New Yorkers with zero healthcare experience are allowed to care for their elderly or disabled relatives and friends — potentially earning more than $43,000 a year — under a $6 billion Medicaid program that’s been rife for fraud, abuse and overuse for years, insiders say. Even a TikToker is advertising it! You have seen the commercials. Consumer Directed Personal … Read more
Fixing migrant crisis by giving them jobs, money and no jail?
A pilot program of $53 million for 500 families that will expand if successful. How can free money fail? Lowering the bar working for the State of New York means “no English” and “no diploma”. Federal work authorization is still required, for now. It’s OK to beat up police because bail reform says, “no jail” … Read more
Addabbo wants to legalize iLottery and iGaming
Senate Bill S8185 relates to interactive gaming What is iLottery? Playing existing Powerball and scratch card games online or with a smartphone. What is iGaming? Moving online land-based casinos and sports betting. How will the state generate $1 billion new revenue when the law cannbalize income from land-based casinos and mom and pop lotto stores? … Read more
25% of student loan holders are refusing to pay out of protest!
Millions of borrowers with existing student loans have not made a single payment intentionally. The government continues to send wrong messages. We should not encourage bad behaviors and poor decisions!
Yes, MTA fare beating solutions allow fare beating!
MTA’s new gates does not require a MetroCard to open. Once opened, 5 seconds allow up to 3 riders to pass through with one swipe!