Local Law 1/2024: It could be a crime if owner has vacant unit!

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring inspection of unoccupied dwelling units. Same as before, anonymous 311 complaints could be filed. Previously, if no access is granted, case closed. Now, the law requires owner to schedule a HPD inspection within 21 days if anyone…

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If you are staying at the Roosevelt Hotel, jackpot! Message to immigrants… keep coming to New York!

One one end, immigrants who have not even applied for asylum will get free money that’s more than they have ever seen in their entire life thanks to the pre-paid debit card. Meanwhile, over 61,000 New Yorkers have submitted a claim of EBT fraud. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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911 response time is up!

Compared to January 2018, NYPD response times reported in December 2023 have risen across the board—that is, for critical (up 22%), serious (up 45.5%), and non-critical (up 28.7%) calls. The NYPD has gone from a force of approximately 36,000 uniformed personnel in 2018 to just over 33,600 today—a reduction of nearly 7%. Indeed, a smaller…

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How Many Stops Act

Intro 0586/2022 became law 2024/043 on December 20, 2023 with 35 yeas, 9 nays and 7 did not vote. 17 votes are needed to override a veto. 9 negatives were Joann Ariola, Joseph Borelli, Erik Bottcher, David Carr, Robert Holden, Vickie Paladino, Marjorie Velazquez, Inna Vernikov and Kalman Yeger. James Gennaro, Darlene Mealy were marked…

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A Stolen Catalytic Converter in Forest Hills Gardens Today (Oct 13)

The problem has not gone away. Two cuts, it took. Estimate to replace ranges from $2K to $3K. How many cars have enrolled in NYPD’s anti-theft label program? Does it work? Why not go after the recyclers? So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up. The post So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter….

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UPS solution against “porch pirates”

Its Delivery Defense software could redline your home for package drop offs. Instead, the government needs to do its job, and target “porch pirates”! Consequence should include returning the stolen items, paying back the value to the package recipient, and going to jail! Wrong behavior should be stopped, not encouraged! It’s impossible under current 2019…

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A story on Bail Reform

Mohab is a hard working mechanic. After work, he would do side jobs to earn extra income. A friend of his asked him to move a food cart for $150 in August. Unknowingly, the cart did not belong to his friend, and the owner reported it stolen. He and his friend were caught and charged…

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