COVID has not gone away. Government must review its past decisions (inventory, manpower and facilities) in preparation for future pandemics while the data is available and could be cleaned. Not doing such review is irresponsible. Time will corrode memory and erode facts. John Stossel on politicians and news that got COVID wrong.
The Mayor asked agencies to cut cost, yet the Mayor himself did not. How is the quality of City’s services? Are taxpayers getting what we are paying for? Why is he leaving out funding for asylum seekers? Should we not prioritize our citizens and residents first?
Hearing on proposed rules on short-term rentals was held Wednesday. Will those rules actually reflect concerns of those who voiced?
A U.S. Consumer Product Safety commissioner, Richard Trumka Jr., said gas stove usage is a “hidden hazard,” which can cause health issues, including respiratory problems in children. Governor Kathy Hochul included it in her State of the State Address “switching from fossil fuels to clean electric heating systems” (50:50) “a promise that (owners of homes electrified) … Read more
July 19, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams asked for federal funding help. October 7, 2022. Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency and requested $1B for 17,000 people or $59K per person. December 18, 2022. The cost estimate is now $3B!!! January 10, 2023. Meanwhile, food is dumped uneaten at one hotel shelter. Tax dollars … Read more
The picture looks nice. The wording sounds good. Until you read the legislation itself… One example: S616 allowing allows snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to be given to voters waiting in line at the polls by Senator Zellnor Myrie. It’s already allowed! He changed the law increasing the value to more than $1. except any such … Read more
Your energy bill consists of three parts: supply costs, delivery charges, and taxes. We expect supply costs will be the biggest driver of bill increases this winter. Supply costs are those we passed on to you, with no markup, when we buy the energy that you use. Supply costs fluctuate and are typically affected by … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams announced boroughwide composting starting on October 3, 2022 only to have it paused without any fanfare or public warning starting December 25, 2022.
Sen. Joseph Addabbo, who chairs the Senate Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering, joined Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Thursday to discuss the progress.
