We complained, nothing got done. Not voting anymore!

Owner does not want to talk politics nor religion; neither does she like politicians and indoctrinators. What can you do? You can’t do anything! Her house has several issues: (1) For the past three years, power in her house turned on/off on windy days. Con Edison came several times when power went out, but problem…

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116 Street and Liberty Avenue: Unsafe area

At the terminus of Lefferts Boulevard A train, neighbors dared not point nor looked in the direction of 103-36 116 Street. Some just eyeballed the men hanging around that area. They do not live in the area, and are doing illicit activities. Calling police has been fruitless. Residents live in fear. Candidate for City Council…

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Noisy and mean neighbors at South Richmond Hill

When these new tenants moved in, they play loud music all weekend long. Neighbors are frustrated because they are met with intimidation. “They turn the music down when police come, but turned the volume right back up when police leaves.” Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Is your district Democrat or Republican leaning? NYC Independent Budget Office’s 2018 map on real estate tax unfairness may hold an answer.

Real estate taxation needs reform. Albany has the final say. Under a revenue neutral scenario, the Independent Budget Office reported in November 15, 2022 that 72% of 1-3 family properties would get a tax cut. Why is there no will nor champion among elected officials over the past two decades? Candidate for City Council in…

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Owner purchased property in FH Gardens 18 months ago; but neighbor has been difficult allowing the family to move in.

(1) Neighbors complained about rat infestation soon after property was purchased; (2) moved yard furnitures on new owner’s property; (3) placed trash can blocking shared walk path; (4) told friends to use owner’s parking spot… among others. I asked the homeowner to invite me to house warming. Candidate for City Council in 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…

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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”. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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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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