Redistricting assumption: Voters won’t change the party they vote!
Politicians and political consultants hold pass election results as evidence. IT’S TRUE when voters don’t know enough of the difference of one candidate over the other.
What I did to get NYC Trash Bin Reimbursement
Update: Enforcement delayed until September 7, 2026. June 1, 2026 is the deadline to require homeowners to start using the single-source City approved Otto trash bin at 25-gallon to 45-gallon size. It’s heavy compared to the cheaper $5 20-gallon bins that many households use. I tried ordering it online via Home Depot, but was told … Read more
Tax Burden Ranking per WalletHub
New York State ranks highest in taxing residents (1) property (2) income and (3) sales after Hawaii and before Vermont on a cumulative rate basis. Based on 2024 Presidential Election results, Democratic States have a total rate that is nearly double that of Republican states. Affordability and political parties.
A new website tracking affordability bills in Albany
Launched by the Business Council of New York State. It’s a beginning. Government is at the center of the affordability debate depending on its action and policies.
Tax the Rich starting with those making over $500,000!
New York State income tax rate when combined with New York City is already nearly 14%. If DSA gets its way, expect taxation to double for higher income brackets. Here are some legislations being pushed in Albany. The federal income tax rate is already near 35% for those making $500,000 or more, which means 50% … Read more
I bought vendor cart coffee when it was $.50.
Now, it is $1.50 to $2.50 per cup! It’s more than the cost of the means. Other factors are governmental: license fee, violation tickets, minimum wage increase to $17 per hours…
Tips to prevent pipes from freezing
New York City’s streak of 13 days below freezing at Central Park ended on February 6, 2026. Linked is a public notice flyer that was included in my DEP water and sewage bill mailer.
Another Medicaid fraud in NYS
When fraud is found such as in the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) program, why should payments to those contractors continue?
IRA for kids available starting July 2026
The Working Families Tax Cuts allows parents, guardians and other authorized individuals to establish a new type of individual retirement account for their children, called Trump Accounts. The account is for a child who has not turned age 18 before the end of the calendar year in which the election is made and has a valid Social Security … Read more
Can we do a “No More Scam Act” for NY?
Why is it that New York State does not have such centralized agency to act on fraud and waste?