Capping NYC school class sizes when student population is dropping is to help… you guessed 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…
USPS First Class mail 66¢ starting July 9, 2023
It look about 23 years for the postage price to double. It was 33¢ right before January 7, 2001.
How COVID Excelsior Pass $2.5M app became $64M. Need for a COVID Commission.
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…
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.
Our society is aging. How do we prepare?
With a median age of 48.4 years, Japan’s population is the world’s oldest. The government of Japan projects that there will be almost one elderly person for each person of working…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.