Our respect for the Supreme Court has been tarnished by one leaker
Wherever you stand on the abortion spectrum, we have just witnessed how one person knifed American constitutional democracy. The leaker is an anti-“deep throat” for having done something that corrodes the system instead of that illuminates the darkness. (May 3, 2022) Update May 13: Justice Clarence Thomas said, “trust (in the Supreme Court) is gone … Read more
NYS Independent Redistricting Commission continues hiring even though its task ended in January
If the job is done, STOP! Remaining fund should be returned to the state. Update (April 29). Job posted after Court of Appeals voided Albany’s maps. Web Programmer/Analyst Independent State Agency – Albany, NY WEB PROGRAMMER/ANALYST *(Independent NY State Agency/Equal Opportunity Employer). SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION*. Easily apply Apr 28 Update (May 11): … Read more
Inflation bites. 8.3% in April.
To see how your buying power has eroded, US Bureau of Labor Statistics has a CPI Inflation Calculator. COVID has disrupted our routines. Inflation is changing our habits and priorities. Do share your story and advise. CPI April 2022.
Finished during COVID, the new Flushing Meadows Park section floods
Sections of the reconstruction of the Meadow Lake promenade finished in 2019 with a $4.424M budget still flood becoming useless and impassible. Should that problem not be already anticipated in the design of reconstruction?
Change NY Primary system from Closed to Open
New York is one of nine states where primaries are closed to enrolled party members. Should we open it up so those of a different party or any voter can vote in a primary?
“Ghost” county committee is an unspoken practice that happens more often than you think!
Ali Najmi and The City’s expose on Brooklyn’s Democrat County Committee primaries has been going on in every election cycle, even when there is no challenger. Other parties do it including Republican. Requiring all County Committee members to sign a Certificate of Acceptance would weed out this fraud.
Corona Plaza night market
Ran into this place exiting 103 Street – Corona Plaza Station on the 7 train after a Mets doubleheader to catch Q23. Food, fruits and songs. Where are some of your favorite or un-expected places in Queens?
Series I US Treasury Savings Bond at 9.62%
You are buying directly from the US Government up to $10,000 per person. The rate is good for 6 months starting from the month of purchase when purchased between May 1 and October 31, 2022. You must not sell within a year. If redeemed within 5 years, there is a 3-month early withdrawal interest penalty. … Read more
LG Brian Benjamin bill passed lightening fast; even faster, his replacement
State Senate introduced bill S8949 on April 29 that would allow a candidate on the ballot be removed who has either been arrested OR charged OR convicted. The American jurisprudence of “innocent until proven guilty” has been watered down. If a candidate got “arrested” or “charged” during protest or domestic violence, he or she could … Read more