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Entrepreneur, CEO/Founder @alleywatch, Founder @nystartuplab, @Georgetown MBA, Technologist, and Evangelist for the global #startup and #tech ecosystem.

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Merry Christmas my fellow New Yorkers!

Merry Christmas my fellow New Yorkers!

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The NYPD visited this encampment and the resident was unwilling to leave. The officers have now retreated to their vehicle to await the ceremonial convergence of a nurse, a psychiatrist, a public defender, a private attorney, a notary public, two social workers, three outreach coordinators, members of social services, representatives from Homeless Services, Sanitation, a conflict mediator, a zoning compliance officer, a City Council liaison, and a licensed life coach - all before the city can contemplate the highly technical removal of one nylon tent. How much longer until the full quorum assembles and the proper affidavits are signed in triplicate?

The NYPD visited this encampment and the resident was unwilling to leave. The officers have now retreated to their vehicle to await the ceremonial convergence of a nurse, a psychiatrist, a public defender, a private attorney, a notary public, two social workers, three outreach coordinators, members of social services, representatives from Homeless Services, Sanitation, a conflict mediator, a zoning compliance officer, a City Council liaison, and a licensed life coach - all before the city can contemplate the highly technical removal of one nylon tent. How much longer until the full quorum assembles and the proper affidavits are signed in triplicate?

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Hey Governor Kathy Hochul - you went on the highly-acclaimed MSNBC network and publicly vowed that New York would never become San Francisco. Yet, your handpicked mayor-elect, whom you championed throughout the race, is now promising to legalize encampments on our sidewalks, parks, and public spaces - normalizing vagrancy and dismantling the basic standards that keep neighborhoods livable. If this is your vision for New York, just say so. If it’s not, why are you silent on your socialist’s promises? Your constituents have a right to know...

Hey Governor Kathy Hochul - you went on the highly-acclaimed MSNBC network and publicly vowed that New York would never become San Francisco. Yet, your handpicked mayor-elect, whom you championed throughout the race, is now promising to legalize encampments on our sidewalks, parks, and public spaces - normalizing vagrancy and dismantling the basic standards that keep neighborhoods livable. If this is your vision for New York, just say so. If it’s not, why are you silent on your socialist’s promises? Your constituents have a right to know...

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THE STATE OF NEW YORK CITY IN 16 SECONDS • Graffiti-covered vacant buildings • Garbage-strewn streets • Dime bags scattered everywhere • A chemically addicted vagrant digging through piled up and overflowing trash, adding to the garbage-strewn streets. • Counterfeit vendors taking over entire blocks, outnumbering registered businesses. • Self-proclaimed pious actors praying in a parking lot, treating it like the Kaaba while claiming the moral high ground and selling counterfeit goods, marijuana, and cocaine in plain sight.

THE STATE OF NEW YORK CITY IN 16 SECONDS • Graffiti-covered vacant buildings • Garbage-strewn streets • Dime bags scattered everywhere • A chemically addicted vagrant digging through piled up and overflowing trash, adding to the garbage-strewn streets. • Counterfeit vendors taking over entire blocks, outnumbering registered businesses. • Self-proclaimed pious actors praying in a parking lot, treating it like the Kaaba while claiming the moral high ground and selling counterfeit goods, marijuana, and cocaine in plain sight.

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PUBLIC TRANSIT HAS BEEN BESIEGED BY VIOLENT CRIMINALITY IN NEW YORK New York State Governor went on the highly acclaimed program “the view” and proclaimed the Penn station was like the “seven layers of hell”. Today, it appears as if a person was set on fire in this station, the busiest train station in North America. During the same segment, she called the port authority, the busiest train station in North America, a hellhole. Earlier this week, a female police officer was assaulted by an illegal entrants to the US at port authority. In grand central, third busiest train station in North America, this week, two innocent individuals were stabbed by a recidivist, leaving a bloodied scene. Despite this, the accidental governor, a native of Hamburg, NY (population 60,000) seeks to levy an unconstitutional “congestion” tax on anyone who wishes to avoid the unbridled violence in public transit by driving their own vehicle.

PUBLIC TRANSIT HAS BEEN BESIEGED BY VIOLENT CRIMINALITY IN NEW YORK New York State Governor went on the highly acclaimed program “the view” and proclaimed the Penn station was like the “seven layers of hell”. Today, it appears as if a person was set on fire in this station, the busiest train station in North America. During the same segment, she called the port authority, the busiest train station in North America, a hellhole. Earlier this week, a female police officer was assaulted by an illegal entrants to the US at port authority. In grand central, third busiest train station in North America, this week, two innocent individuals were stabbed by a recidivist, leaving a bloodied scene. Despite this, the accidental governor, a native of Hamburg, NY (population 60,000) seeks to levy an unconstitutional “congestion” tax on anyone who wishes to avoid the unbridled violence in public transit by driving their own vehicle.

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THE 11TH DAY OF THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NYC WITH NO END IN SIGHT In addition to the genocidal policies that have killed 17 and the human rights violations against bicyclists, there are also public realm injustices with livability infrastructure rendered completely useless with toxic snow mounds deliberately collapsed on top of public seating.

THE 11TH DAY OF THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN NYC WITH NO END IN SIGHT In addition to the genocidal policies that have killed 17 and the human rights violations against bicyclists, there are also public realm injustices with livability infrastructure rendered completely useless with toxic snow mounds deliberately collapsed on top of public seating.

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ANOTHER WOMAN SUPPOSEDLY STABBED ON GRAND STREET JUST NOW The arrest took place outside of a building that was/is a taxpayer funded illegal entrant shelter. I can’t even get lunch in this city without walking into an active violent crime scene.

ANOTHER WOMAN SUPPOSEDLY STABBED ON GRAND STREET JUST NOW The arrest took place outside of a building that was/is a taxpayer funded illegal entrant shelter. I can’t even get lunch in this city without walking into an active violent crime scene.

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KATHY HOCHUL AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE ARE IN ALBANY RIGHT NOW DISCUSSING HOW TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL WAGE GARNISHMENT TO YOUR PAYCHECK FOR THE MTA Meanwhile, day after day, the same individual, at the same station enables fare evasion at scale. No one has any interest in stopping this. The MTA by its own estimates loses 900K+ rides to fare evasion PER DAY. The MTA is presently ~$50B in debt with plans to increase the debt by tens of additional billions to "invest" in a system it has no interest in maintaining, safeguarding, nor protecting. Next tweet will have a link to a chronological running thread for fare evasion at this location.

KATHY HOCHUL AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE ARE IN ALBANY RIGHT NOW DISCUSSING HOW TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL WAGE GARNISHMENT TO YOUR PAYCHECK FOR THE MTA Meanwhile, day after day, the same individual, at the same station enables fare evasion at scale. No one has any interest in stopping this. The MTA by its own estimates loses 900K+ rides to fare evasion PER DAY. The MTA is presently ~$50B in debt with plans to increase the debt by tens of additional billions to "invest" in a system it has no interest in maintaining, safeguarding, nor protecting. Next tweet will have a link to a chronological running thread for fare evasion at this location.

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Good morning Citi Bike Lyft, It pains me to report that the attached video appears to show former NYC Comptroller, congressional candidate, and the Panderista of Park Slope Brad Lander, native of St Louis, riding a Citi Bike through a crosswalk and proceeding through two steady red lights. I was under the impression that Citi Bike members agree to follow NYC traffic laws — including no riding in crosswalks and full stops at red lights — particularly those who regularly lecture the public about “street safety.” I assume rules apply evenly, and that traffic laws are not a sliding scale based on job title, press conference frequency, or number of transportation policy panels attended. Please review the video and advise whether this conduct complies with Citi Bike’s user agreement. If not, I trust appropriate action will be taken. In a city that is very enthusiastic about enforcement, consistency would be refreshing. cc: NYC DOT

Good morning Citi Bike Lyft, It pains me to report that the attached video appears to show former NYC Comptroller, congressional candidate, and the Panderista of Park Slope Brad Lander, native of St Louis, riding a Citi Bike through a crosswalk and proceeding through two steady red lights. I was under the impression that Citi Bike members agree to follow NYC traffic laws — including no riding in crosswalks and full stops at red lights — particularly those who regularly lecture the public about “street safety.” I assume rules apply evenly, and that traffic laws are not a sliding scale based on job title, press conference frequency, or number of transportation policy panels attended. Please review the video and advise whether this conduct complies with Citi Bike’s user agreement. If not, I trust appropriate action will be taken. In a city that is very enthusiastic about enforcement, consistency would be refreshing. cc: NYC DOT

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ANOTHER NYC SUBWAY STABBING It's a good time to remember that Governor Kathy Hochul will introduce a new subway safety plan that state legislature may approve in April. Until then, you're on your own. A subway stabber w 87 previous arrests is still at large.

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ANOTHER NYC SUBWAY STABBING It's a good time to remember that Governor Kathy Hochul will introduce a new subway safety plan that state legislature may approve in April. Until then, you're on your own. A subway stabber w 87 previous arrests is still at large.

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THE MAMDANI TAX PLAN WAS ALREADY TRIED IN 2021; IT DIDN'T LEAVE TO AN IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF LIFE, CLEANER STREETS, AND IMPROVED PUBLIC SAFETY In 2021, New York State quietly enacted one of the largest tax hikes in its history. The top personal income tax rate jumped from 8.82% to 10.9% for those earning over $25M - and 10.3% for those over $5M - giving New York one of the highest state tax rates in America. At the same time, the corporate tax rate rose from 6.5% to 7.25% for companies with more than $5M in income. Albany called it “shared sacrifice.” Albany called it “fair share.” Not only did these tax increases fail to improve the quality of life, it also led to record outmigration, shrinking business investment, and the continued erosion of New York’s tax base.

THE MAMDANI TAX PLAN WAS ALREADY TRIED IN 2021; IT DIDN'T LEAVE TO AN IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY OF LIFE, CLEANER STREETS, AND IMPROVED PUBLIC SAFETY In 2021, New York State quietly enacted one of the largest tax hikes in its history. The top personal income tax rate jumped from 8.82% to 10.9% for those earning over $25M - and 10.3% for those over $5M - giving New York one of the highest state tax rates in America. At the same time, the corporate tax rate rose from 6.5% to 7.25% for companies with more than $5M in income. Albany called it “shared sacrifice.” Albany called it “fair share.” Not only did these tax increases fail to improve the quality of life, it also led to record outmigration, shrinking business investment, and the continued erosion of New York’s tax base.

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OMG 'NON CLUMPING CLAY KITTY LITTER' KATHY HOCHUL IS GIVING MORE SNOW TIPS WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS This person should be working at the American Automobile Association ; not in charge of a state with a $260B annual budget with an $2.3T+ economy and 19.43M residents.

OMG 'NON CLUMPING CLAY KITTY LITTER' KATHY HOCHUL IS GIVING MORE SNOW TIPS WITH YOUR TAX DOLLARS This person should be working at the American Automobile Association ; not in charge of a state with a $260B annual budget with an $2.3T+ economy and 19.43M residents.

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ANOTHER VIOLENT KNIFE FIGHT BREAKS OUT IN THE NYC SUBWAY, LEAVING MULTIPLE VICTIMS It’s been reported that one of the individuals involved has a criminal record longer than a DC-20 aircraft

ANOTHER VIOLENT KNIFE FIGHT BREAKS OUT IN THE NYC SUBWAY, LEAVING MULTIPLE VICTIMS It’s been reported that one of the individuals involved has a criminal record longer than a DC-20 aircraft

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IT'S DAY 9 IN NYC POST-STORM AND... Human rights violations against bicyclists continue as bike lanes remain unlawfully occupied At least 16 people are dead; victims of a willful genocide carried about by an administration governing through neglect and lethal policy choices. Thousands in the commie corridor are left without power with hope of restoration fading fast.. Garbage, compost, and household refuse are piling up to unsustainable and unsanitary levels. At this point, someone should notify the United Nations - NYC appears to require humanitarian aid.

IT'S DAY 9 IN NYC POST-STORM AND... Human rights violations against bicyclists continue as bike lanes remain unlawfully occupied At least 16 people are dead; victims of a willful genocide carried about by an administration governing through neglect and lethal policy choices. Thousands in the commie corridor are left without power with hope of restoration fading fast.. Garbage, compost, and household refuse are piling up to unsustainable and unsanitary levels. At this point, someone should notify the United Nations - NYC appears to require humanitarian aid.

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ANOTHER MOSTLY PEACEFUL MURDER IN MIDTOWN SOUTH UNDER KRIME WAVE KATHY HOCHUL'S REIGN OF TERROR It's a good time to remember that the violent crime rate in Midtown South is greater than the most violent town in America.

ANOTHER MOSTLY PEACEFUL MURDER IN MIDTOWN SOUTH UNDER KRIME WAVE KATHY HOCHUL'S REIGN OF TERROR It's a good time to remember that the violent crime rate in Midtown South is greater than the most violent town in America.

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Hey NYC Human Rights NYS Division of Human Rights the NYC Department of Transportation Alternatives Commissioner declared "bicycling is a human right". Unfortunately, this bicycle lane, maintained (in theory) by the City of New York, has been entirely abandoned. Given the City’s own framing, I would like to formally report this as a human rights violation and request escalation so that this injustice may finally be remedied. Human rights should not be seasonal, optional, or dependent.

Hey NYC Human Rights NYS Division of Human Rights the NYC Department of Transportation Alternatives Commissioner declared "bicycling is a human right". Unfortunately, this bicycle lane, maintained (in theory) by the City of New York, has been entirely abandoned. Given the City’s own framing, I would like to formally report this as a human rights violation and request escalation so that this injustice may finally be remedied. Human rights should not be seasonal, optional, or dependent.

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Hey Governor Kathy Hochul why is this permissible under your leadership in the deadly and dangerous NYC subway?

Hey Governor Kathy Hochul why is this permissible under your leadership in the deadly and dangerous NYC subway?

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KATHY HOCHUL HAS BEEN GOVERNOR OF THE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK FOR 1,653 DAYS AND SHE HAS A SERIOUS SPENDING ADDICTION During that time New York State has spent roughly: $936.5 BILLION That equals: • $566.6 MILLION PER DAY • $23.6 MILLION PER HOUR • $393,500 PER MINUTE • $6,558 PER SECOND Per resident: • $47,080 per New Yorker • $28.47 per day • $1.19 per hour Per taxpayer: • $98,600 per taxpayer • $59.64 per day • $2.49 per hour Meanwhile the annual state budget has grown from about: • $212 BILLION when she took office to • about $254 BILLION today That’s a $42 BILLION increase in annual spending. NEARLY A TRILLION DOLLARS LATER, WHAT EXACTLY HAS IMPROVED FOR NEW YORKERS?

KATHY HOCHUL HAS BEEN GOVERNOR OF THE GREAT STATE OF NEW YORK FOR 1,653 DAYS AND SHE HAS A SERIOUS SPENDING ADDICTION During that time New York State has spent roughly: $936.5 BILLION That equals: • $566.6 MILLION PER DAY • $23.6 MILLION PER HOUR • $393,500 PER MINUTE • $6,558 PER SECOND Per resident: • $47,080 per New Yorker • $28.47 per day • $1.19 per hour Per taxpayer: • $98,600 per taxpayer • $59.64 per day • $2.49 per hour Meanwhile the annual state budget has grown from about: • $212 BILLION when she took office to • about $254 BILLION today That’s a $42 BILLION increase in annual spending. NEARLY A TRILLION DOLLARS LATER, WHAT EXACTLY HAS IMPROVED FOR NEW YORKERS?

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Jason Curtis Anderson No one should be fooled. He isn't shying away from anything. He is deflecting attention until he can seize power.

Jason Curtis Anderson No one should be fooled. He isn't shying away from anything. He is deflecting attention until he can seize power.

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THIS IS NOT MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE

THIS IS NOT MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE

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WOMAN NEARLY ABDUCTED BY UBER DRIVER IN MANHATTAN Hey Mark D. Levine how do you sleep at night knowing what this is what your constituents in your borough are forced to endure daily under your leadership?

WOMAN NEARLY ABDUCTED BY UBER DRIVER IN MANHATTAN Hey Mark D. Levine how do you sleep at night knowing what this is what your constituents in your borough are forced to endure daily under your leadership?

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If Citibike refuses to maintain its infrastructure as its contractually obligated to do, then there are 2 options: 1. see below 2. Immediate confiscation/dumping of stations/bikes in front of the new Gansevoort Beach to create an artificial reef.

If Citibike refuses to maintain its infrastructure as its contractually obligated to do, then there are 2 options: 1. see below 2. Immediate confiscation/dumping of stations/bikes in front of the new Gansevoort Beach to create an artificial reef.

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ANOTHER WOMAN SUPPOSEDLY STABBED ON GRAND STREET JUST NOW The arrest took place outside of a building that was/is a taxpayer funded illegal entrant shelter. I can’t even get lunch in this city without walking into an active violent crime scene.

ANOTHER WOMAN SUPPOSEDLY STABBED ON GRAND STREET JUST NOW The arrest took place outside of a building that was/is a taxpayer funded illegal entrant shelter. I can’t even get lunch in this city without walking into an active violent crime scene.

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WSJ BEST SELLING AUTHOR VICIOUSLY ASSAULTED IN THE UPPER EAST SIDE In her words: On Wednesday, May 14th, around 10:30am I was punched in the head by a passing stranger. I wasn’t going to post this as a reel... but there are a few pieces of the story I hadn’t shared and I think they are important for my UES community and fellow NYers to know. FIRST. I wasn’t on my phone when it happened. I wasn’t distracted. It wasn’t an unsafe hour. I even made note of the guy when I saw him, but it wasn’t until I saw a strange flick in his hand (you can see in the footage) that I realized something wasn’t right. SECOND. The police took apprx 30 min to arrive and once they did, even after showing the video with the guy shouting threats, acted like it wasn’t a big deal. I remember saying, “So since I’m not bleeding, a punch to the head is ok?!” THIRD. When I refused to back down and only after I told them I had a headache… They agreed to go to the address the man shouted in the video and MADE ME GO WITH THEM, despite having video footage clearly identifying him. I can’t describe how terrifying that was. Maybe they were hoping I’d refuse and give up? FINALLY. The cops did NOT get the security footage, WE did. The cops walked into the nail salon when I pointed out the camera, but said only the owner had access to the footage. Michael, my husband, went back later and the salon happily put him in touch with the owner who immediately found the footage and sent it to him. It took five minutes. I am so grateful it wasn’t worse. I’m grateful it was me and not someone who couldn’t take the hit or the fall. I’m hopeful the man gets the help and services he clearly needs. And I’m heartbroken and furious that this is how it is—so much apathy. Stay safe and stay aware. And if it happens to you, don’t let anyone convince you to let it go. The problem is SO big and SO layered but pretending nothing can be done is not the solution. I ❤️‍🩹 NYC.

WSJ BEST SELLING AUTHOR VICIOUSLY ASSAULTED IN THE UPPER EAST SIDE In her words: On Wednesday, May 14th, around 10:30am I was punched in the head by a passing stranger. I wasn’t going to post this as a reel... but there are a few pieces of the story I hadn’t shared and I think they are important for my UES community and fellow NYers to know. FIRST. I wasn’t on my phone when it happened. I wasn’t distracted. It wasn’t an unsafe hour. I even made note of the guy when I saw him, but it wasn’t until I saw a strange flick in his hand (you can see in the footage) that I realized something wasn’t right. SECOND. The police took apprx 30 min to arrive and once they did, even after showing the video with the guy shouting threats, acted like it wasn’t a big deal. I remember saying, “So since I’m not bleeding, a punch to the head is ok?!” THIRD. When I refused to back down and only after I told them I had a headache… They agreed to go to the address the man shouted in the video and MADE ME GO WITH THEM, despite having video footage clearly identifying him. I can’t describe how terrifying that was. Maybe they were hoping I’d refuse and give up? FINALLY. The cops did NOT get the security footage, WE did. The cops walked into the nail salon when I pointed out the camera, but said only the owner had access to the footage. Michael, my husband, went back later and the salon happily put him in touch with the owner who immediately found the footage and sent it to him. It took five minutes. I am so grateful it wasn’t worse. I’m grateful it was me and not someone who couldn’t take the hit or the fall. I’m hopeful the man gets the help and services he clearly needs. And I’m heartbroken and furious that this is how it is—so much apathy. Stay safe and stay aware. And if it happens to you, don’t let anyone convince you to let it go. The problem is SO big and SO layered but pretending nothing can be done is not the solution. I ❤️‍🩹 NYC.

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RECKLESS OPERATOR OF CITY-SUBSIDIZED TWO-WHEELED DEATH MACHINE MAULS YOUNG CHILD IN NYC The placement of this dedicated terror lane was opposed by the community.

RECKLESS OPERATOR OF CITY-SUBSIDIZED TWO-WHEELED DEATH MACHINE MAULS YOUNG CHILD IN NYC The placement of this dedicated terror lane was opposed by the community.

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Newly elected NY state senator is able to articulate what no politican on the other side of the aisle has in years and we have all paid the price of the MTA's avarice.

Newly elected NY state senator is able to articulate what no politican on the other side of the aisle has in years and we have all paid the price of the MTA's avarice.

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