After 5 years, why can’t one buy OMNI card at a subway station?
OMNY Wiki There is OMNY advertisement at the booth, but no cards!
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MTA Customer Service
A Swiss tourist bought a 7-Day Unlimited MetroCard, but the machine did not dispense the card. Customer Service at 3 Stone Street said MTA has to do an investigation, and if error was confirmed, a US Dollar denominated check will be mailed to his Swiss address. Why not trust the tourist, and issue him another…
Bad businesses: Bend Lounge and Atlantic Scaffolding
Atlantic Scaffolding uses 129 Street and 94 Avenue (off Atlantic) as its loading dock blocking cars entering the one-way street south many times throughout the day. Trucks would come as early as 6:30 in the morning inconveniencing residents. Few buildings away at 127-07 Atlantic Avenue, patrons to the Bend Lounge attracts illegal parking, loud noise,…
A holdover avoided paying rent for 2 years + got paid to leave.
The unit is not rent stabilized nor controlled, yet she was able to stay rent free, and had her legal bills paid in full by Queens Legal Services. Judge stipulates that owner is required to pay $9,000 “relocation assistance” and that tenant could stay another 4 months rent-free. The evicted tenant lived nearby. Another story…
Go cashless after a break-in? City says ‘no, no’.
Businesses want to deter thieves stealing cash. Local Law 34/2020 says you must accept cash! Another win for the bad guys!
New York City Budget
New York City’s budget process follows the fiscal year, beginning on July 1st and ending on June 30th. The Mayor is responsible for preparing an annual expense and capital budget, which are submitted to the City Council for review and adoption.
2 houses, 2 owners; 1 lot divided down the middle
The 100′ x 80′ lot on Burns Street was divided in half in 2015 due to mortgage default. The side owned by the original owner is maintained as best as she could, but the other side is dilapidated. Since the divided property is still technically one lot, owner continues to pay 100% of the real…
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.
Among 182 cities, NYC is the worst place to start a career per Wallethub
Professional Opportunities – Total Points: 70 Quality of Life – Total Points: 30 Sources: Data used to create this ranking were collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Indeed.com, Glassdoor, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Council for Community & Economic Research, United States Conference of Mayors, Bureau…
LinkNYC’s 5G Towers
LinkNYC started less than 10 years ago to provide free wireless access. As part of its build out structure, it won a contract to build 5G Towers. A 5G explanation. Congressman Jerrold Nadler has asked FCC to stop construction at historical neighborhoolds.