The new APS unit for the visually impaired don’t work!

The ones at 101 Avenue and 110 Street has a very low volume, then suddenly high after several pushes. Over 500 intersections were installed in 2022. Is there a check and maintenance report? The new type of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) unit used by NYC DOT, replaced older “birdcall”, was tested and approved for use…

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Local Laws on noise nuisance

Local Law 2022/160 Commercial establishments: 7 dB(A) from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Local Law 2022/161 Speakers and Motor Vehicle penalties increased: $100-$225 first violation; $150-$400 second violations; $200-$575 third+ violations. Local Law 2022/164 Personal audio device or inside motor vehicle penalties increased Local Law 2022/398 Sound Level Meters required when responding to noise complaints…

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NYC DoT CarShare should be redone as MyCurb for the benefit of residents!

NYC Carshare program (Local Laws 47/2017 and 50/2017) currently has 3 companies: ZipCar, GetAround and Truqit. The Carshare program charges $475 per year for two parking spots. What? Many residents/homeowners are willing to pay that amount to reserve the sidewalk curb spot in front of their own house! In its April 2021 Final Report, “the…

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NYC Health and Mental Hygiene favors reparation

Is this report even permitted in its job description per the Charter of the City of New York? Why is a city agency promoting race division? In its “Analyzing the Racial Wealth Gap and Implications for Health Equity” report of meetings in November 2021 and February 2022 on white vs. black/hispanic wealth gap, it recommends:…

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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…

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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? Candidate for City Council in 2023

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NYC Ferry System should be privatized, not subsidized!

Even EDC admits subsidy is high. Can you report the ridership on a monthly/program basis? All money losing or ineffective programs should be cut! NYC Ferry has been up since June 2011. One decade later, NYCEDC “will continue to work to drive down the subsidy”? There is no will, just rhetoric. Candidate for City Council…

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