Gov. Hochul signed S4937C/A6262B “Unlocking Underutilized Hotel Space”. Read between the lines… every hotel operator signing on could become homeless shelter!

The State is desperate for more space to house homeless. It does not matter that hotel rooms have no kitchen, making permanent stays at those “Class B” hotels in need of more city/state services. Read the full text.

Organized theft ring takedown reported on May 24! Not reported, Bloomingdales hit again on June 6!

NY Attorney General Letitia James and NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced stopping an organized crime ring on May 24, 2022. The same stores have been hit repeatedly since. What is the use of reporting it? Since bail reform allows shoplifters off without spending any time in jail, why not go bigger? Theft is another reason … Read more

Mayoral Control of NYC Schools is another mechanism for Albany to add bureaucracy and to appease teachers union!

Mayor Eric Adams is expected to continue his “control” of NYC schools once John Liu’s (S16) and Robert Jackson’s (S31) S09459 and Manny De Los Santos (A72) and Deborah Glick (A66) A10498 are passed June 2, 2022. Senator Liu added a new “District Council 75” and more appointments, while Assemblyman De Los Santos wants class … Read more

Car was sideswiped. Waited 9 hours for police to arrive to report.

(Stock photo) Per NYPD, vehicle collisions resulting only in property damage are not required to be reported to the police. You are only responsible for exchanging your driver’s license information, insurance, and vehicle registration with all other motorists. For insurance purposes, a Report of Motor Vehicle Accident should be filed with the Department of Motor … Read more

Redistricted maps for 2022 are now certified, let’s acknowledge…

The GOOD: Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. McAllister; John Faso; Appellate Justices Stephen K. Lindley, Centra, and Curran; Court of Appeals Chief Justice DiFiore and Judges Garcia, Singas and Cannataro. The BAD: Governor Kathy Hochul; Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins; Speaker Carl E. Heastie; Court of Appeals Judges Troutman, Wilson and Rivera; Appellate Court, 4th Department Whalen, … Read more