Supreme Court Opinion 58: 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis on gay marriage

The 58th and the last Supreme Court decision of the 2022 Term Year. “(Business owner) Ms. Smith will gladly conduct business with those having protected characteristics, (just not to create) graphics and websites that violate her belief… The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free…

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Supreme Court Opinion 56: Biden v. Nebraska on student loan forgiveness

Docket 22-506 issued June 30, 2023. “HEROES Act provides no authorization for the Secretary’s plan… let alone ‘clear congressional authorization’ for such program.” Dissenting opinion Justic Elena Kagan believes, “(t)he Secretary, that is, could give the ($400 billion) relief that was needed…” Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Supreme Court Decision 53: Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

Docket 20-1199 issued June 29, 2023. “(Harvard) failed to operate their race-based admissions programs in a manner that is “sufficiently measurable to permit judicial [review]… failed to articulate a meaningful connection between the means they employ and the goals they pursue… failed to comply with the Equal Protection Clause’s twin commands that race may never…

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Housing for 3 out of 2,000 is “indisputably successful” per City Hall

Department of Homeless Services spent $61.4 million to clear 2,308 homeless people and their encampments from March 21, 2022 to November 30, 2022 were able to place only 3 in housing. In Comptroller Brad Lander’s audit report, homeless activities resumed at 31% of those sites. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Local Law 38/2015 may end coal/wood burning pizzerias in NYC

The 180-page local law effective May 2016 is to reduce air pollution particulate. Eateries in NYC could no longer use traditional baking method without installing expensive emission controls. NYC Department of Environmental Protection first targeted cars and vans. Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Sidewalk repair at 71 Avenue and Austin Street

Letter from a concerned citizen: I am writing this message because of a huge concern on the sidewalk construction by the 71st Ave and Austin Street (in front of Citibank). I know that you are very busy, especially on the campaign but perhaps this is a chance to prove you deserving our votes. This morning…

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