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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Theft rising in Forest Hills

“It was never this bad,” residents said. Besides packages and catalytic converters, motorcycle was stolen, several houses were broken into. Has any thief ever been caught and prosecuted under Bail Reform? Many residents had to beg the police to write up a report. Residents should be able to self report, and have statistics compiled by…

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One of the worst corners in Richmond Hill? 109 Street and 97 Avenue

Water bugs, not rats, are everywhere at dark. Lamppost lighting is weak. Parking space is hard to find. Cars covered and parked for months. It is harder to keep the area clean. Drug selling is observed regularly. “No Parking Anytime” installed meaninglessly… at PS62. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Speed Cameras: Friend or foe?

Then Governor Cuomo authorized it in 2013 Section 1180-b of New York State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law allowing it in 20 NYC school speed zones. In 2014, it expanded to 140 school speed zones. In 2019, 750 zones. Starting on August 1, 2022, from 6 am to 10 pm to 24/7. Objective: Eliminating traffic deaths…

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Fining landlords for leasing to illegal cannabis shop is political theatre!

$10,000 penalty is anti-landlord hurting honest ones, and will not solving the problem. The Local Law 2023/107 passed July 23, 2023 includes unlicensed selling of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, including illicit cannabis. All this law has done is to transfer the selling to other shops and streets. Voters would say it’s about time! But…

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Thief stole $3,000 of tools from the back of house.

The owner caught thief on video, and reported it to police. No news. Even his vegetables are stolen. Bail Reform law passed in 2019 has legalized misdemeanor offenses. Even if police catches them, there is no jail, no bail, no consequence. The thief, if caught, does not even need to return them just like stolen…

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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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