Zombie Home: 92-16 70 Avenue
Property is passed as life estate, but current owner lives at another property. It is not maintained with poison ivy, protruding bushes, and messy backyard. Neighbors have observed vagrants trespassing.
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Zombie home: 111-38 76 Drive
The home was purchased in 1995, and has been in a dilapidated state for nearly two decades. Owner occasionally drops by when there is flood damage or when occupied by squatter. Complaints were filed. Owner just paid the fine. Can something more be done?
Casa NYC Bar at 131-15 Jamaica Avenue
The bar attracts late night noise, loiters, fights, public urination, parking congestion…
$2m DoE fraud found by a $6.4m fraud fighter
Special Commissioner of Investigation for the New York City School District (SCI) is the independent watchdog for the New York City school district operates on a budget of $6.4 million in fiscal year 2022. The budget for New York City public schools is $42.8 billion for fiscal year 2026. Yet SCI found only $2 million…
Intro 1144-2023: Landlords must advertise names of incumbents upon lease signing or renewal
“We want more thoughtfulness from landlords as they rent out to folks,” according to sponsor, Councilwoman Jennifer Gutiérrez. Politicians come and go; landlords stay. How many versions of political names will there be during lifetime of a lease. What if tenant is non-resident or non-voter, will those elected officials act attentively? “Covered elected officials” include…
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…
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.
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…
Daryus Clarke, 20, killed at Plug March 18, 2023
The Smoke Shop was ordered shut on June 7, 2023 in less than three months, yet the victim’s killer has not been found. Marijuana possession and use in all forms remain illegal under federal law except for certain cannabis-derived products such as CBD. I am in support of Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition v. Kathy Hochul…
Unauthorized Population in US: 11 million in 2019. 2023?
According to the Migration Population Institute, the number of people living in the United States without a legal status is about 11 million. Instead of helping those who have established families and roots here, the Biden Administration has allowed a record 2.4 million to cross in fiscal year 2022 alone. Where is our migration czar,…