You don’t need to live in CA to win $1 Billion Power Ball; NYC settled a $1.8 Billion lawsuit!
Failing the New York State teachers’ exam pays! The City did not settle $1.7 Billion in 2018, so interest continues to accrue.
2023
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I don’t want hand outs; I need to move!
At 68 and single, Esther works late shift as a home aide in Rego Park. 4 years at her current basement apartment, her stuff is constantly stolen by tenants in the same house. She has changed her lock several times, and is afraid to confront the younger perpetrators. She just want to move so she…
The family loves their 30-year old bipolar child. How can the City help when he cannot be controlled?
He has gone through the system multiple times, is on medication, continues to threaten family members… The parents are cutting back working hours to watch over him, hurting the family mentally and financially. Solution? A brief history of deinstitutionalization. Gov. Hochul on 2023 $1 billion “transformative care”.
CityFHEPS rental assistance: Tail wagging the dog?
City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams’ veto by 42-8 on July 13; first time since Mayor Bloomberg’s administration. The four bills are 878-A removing a 90-day wait period, 893-A soften eligibility criteria to a rent demand letter; 894-A lowered threshold from 200% federal poverty to 50% area mean income; and 229-A prohibits deducting a utility…
Zombie home: 111-38 76 Drive
The home was purchased in 1995, and has been in a dilapidated state for nearly two decades. Owner occasionally drops by when there is flood damage or when occupied by squatter. Complaints were filed. Owner just paid the fine. Can something more be done?
Billed as a prayer and vigil, BP Donovan Richards Saeidi’s memorial event was anything but.
As long as someone died, it was politicized. (1) Street was closed; (2) BP Richards did not mention the names of the other four victims who were shot, and they were not invited; (3) the son of Hamod Saeidi, Main, was about the 10th speaker after the BP, an Iman, a relative, State Senator Joseph…
Backyard fence unfixed after 7 years
The City does not get involved with private property disputes. This fence fell 7 years ago, and the neighbors are not talking to each other. Can an elected official step in to help?
New Building at 78-29 Austin Street
Neighbors had difficulty finding out information regarding the site under construction for years. YIMBY’s August 2022 reported 123 enclosed parking spaces and 91 possible condominium units. That number may have increased to 98 according to the latest filing at the NYC Buildings Department.
I was shocked when I first heard about knockout punches targeting random strangers. Thomas Abreu’s knockout shots crossed the line!
Crime has evolved targeting the innocents like never before. I propose a Homod Saeidi law: Criminals targeting and killing innocents just for fun should never be allowed back in society! Moped requires registration in New York. How many are registered, and are identification plates required?
Mark Graham’s and Bobby Ehrenberg’s selfless transitional housing at 134-04 101 Avenue
Mark and Bobby have been helping people referred by parole officers and attorneys for over a decade without receiving any compensation. Mark has arthritis that is hampering his ability to continue his good deed. Do drop by and thank them for what they do. I did, and I will again.