It's almost Election Day Tuesday November 3, 2020 in the Covid Pandemic nightmare we live in. I'm…read moreposting this again just to stress the need for everyone to VOTE! I'm at a loss for words when trying to explain why I feel it's so important. I just feel like no matter how much we protest, if we don't vote, change isn't going to come. It's the bottom line when all is said and done. A Year ago I attended my NYC First Day ever using Early Voting. I went the first day which was a Saturday shortly after they opened. My designated location is in East Harlem at the Jackie Robinson Center. Back then it was so easy, no line, electronic signature and they print the individual ballot. I had a great experience because I set aside the time to get my Voting done. I was anxious to see how it would be for the 2020 Presidential Election. Flash Forward to Early Voting 2020 during the Covid Pandemic and Presidential Election. I'm giving the Board Five Stars for enormous improvement over the years. It wasn't long ago the system was antiquated compared to what I experienced in other States. I had a good experience in 2020. I thought last year was good. The 2020 Election brought huge lines on the first day of early voting. It was a Saturday again. Voting doors opened 10am. There was very little confusion about where the lines were headed. The disabled had a separate line. I saw lots of Poll Workers that stopped to speak to us. Everyone was so nice and hard at work. Once inside I was completely comfortable with social distancing and the signature process. At no time did I need to touch anything that had been touched by another voter. Since my daughter and I were together they kept us together and we were directed to a separate line for a speedy sign in. If you have the voters card that comes in the mail they photograph it. The workers don't touch anything and you don't either. They do hand you the ballot only. You're given a pen and you keep it. As we entered and exited we were greeted and guided by friendly volunteers. Even with their masks I saw the smile in their eyes. They were happy we voted. We were happy it was only two hours from the time the polls opened until we were on our way home. We arrived a half hour before the polls opened. People coming later waited much longer! There are people complaining that changes need to be made. They say more polls need to open with more volunteers. They want more money spent on more voting machines. It's my opinion that after the Presidential Election and the pandemic is over complacency will return. Deal with the lines, the wait, and show up to VOTE! I couldn't ask for any Board of Elections to do a better job than My Home in New York City! You don't need to fear for your health when you vote. They have our safety as a priority. I haven't heard of anyone fighting or violence at the polls so far. There weren't any NYPD on duty at my polling place. Maybe they will make their presence known on Election Day. I'm glad NYC Voters are showing a true representation of how the majority of us behave. Let's keep the PEACE no matter who wins this election!!

Board of elections tells poll workers to sign up for extra days and when you try to sign up they…read moresay it's a lottery to get picked but funny the same people get picked every year I guess it's by who you know

I am so grateful to the Senator's office for the Exceptional help with Immediate action and…read moreresults. Thank you for your service and everything you do for the community.

Been a parent with 2 special needs kids. I put both of them in HIH within different years apart and…read morethey really tremendous help me out for both of kids. I really recommend this place because it will help you child in different levels to archive from socializing with other kids, feeding techniques, sensory issues, SPL (speech therapy), Occupational therapist and so many other services. I THANKS the Staffs and and all the members of the help, communication and services what they done for both of my kids. This is a Great Place for Early Intervention Services.

There are a million ways that I can be thankful to the staff here at Hand in Hand Development. My…read moreson started here a little late into the year, when he first began he was saying his basics(mom, dad, ball) but pretty much little to no words, phrases and or statements. Learning that he was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum crushed me a little inside and not because I didn't want to hear it but always as a parent and especially as a mom you want to raise fully healthy, strong and independent children. But even with a diagnosis he was still that happy kid, he doesn't let anything stop him. Month and months of therapy and daycare and he was making some progress but still he needed to be pushed to be where he needed to be. Every child goes at there own pace but he just was struggling and I was struggling to help him, I needed to find a place with people who can actually teach him what I could not and also where he would enjoy going to learn. When my coordinator recommended Hand in Hand I looked in their facility and did my research with other parents who have had kids in similar situations and they all raved about this place. My son means the world to me and I protect him by any means necessary but I know that I have to let him be a kid but I also need to get him the best care and help he needs so that he can thrive. Each and everyone of the teachers that help him are amazing, I get day to day updates whether it be by phone or in person. He has made so much progress in such a short amount of time with him being there that is almost shocking how much of a different kid he is and its because of the dedicated staff that help him each day that he is there. I'm sad that he is leaving and will be attending another program but I am so grateful for all of the hard work they have done with my son. We will miss each and every teacher and front desk staff, they not only helped my son be someone I knew he could be but they also fell in love with him and his personality. He really is an amazing kid who is strong and independent all he needed but a little push and he showed us all what he can do and he will continue to grow as long as I am behind him and I can give him every outlet of help. We need more people like the staff here at Hand in Hand, they mean a lot to me, my son and the rest of my family, we are eternally grateful for them and all that they have done. The Rodriguez Family

Yesterday was NYC First Day ever using Early Voting. I went the first day which was a Saturday…read more(yesterday) shortly after they opened. My designated location is in East Harlem at the Jackie Robinson Center. It was so easy, no line, electronic signature and they print the individual ballot. That's where I see future problems. My ballot didn't print and the techie luckily was nearby to fix the printer! I had a great experience because I set aside the time to get my Voting done. If the printers mess up on weekdays, and especially Election Day, Citizens will be very upset and rightfully so. Will we ever be able to vote from home online? We bank from home and pray to God our money is safe! I understand the 2020 Census is going to be available for us online. Oh well! At least I had my say and got a cute wrist band! I'm giving the Board Four Stars for enormous improvement over the years. It wasn't long ago the system was antiquated compared to what I experienced in other States. I had a good experience yesterday. If I wasn't retired I would be upset if I needed to go to work. I hope they work out issues before next years National Election.

Quick and easy process for absentee ballot voting if you go in person. Took about 20min during…read morelunch hour. Office is on the 10th Floor. Talk to the doorman on the way in. First step is filling out an absentee application, then a short wait for your ballot to be provided so you can vote on the spot, right in the office. They even handed out "I Voted" stickers for completed ballots.

New York City Council appears to have many jurisdictions based on each neighborhood or council…read moremember. I am not knowledgeable about NYC Government at all. I do know I see things that improve my experience when I'm out in the various neighborhoods. This councilman has trash cans he sponsors. If I say anything incorrect please let me know. I'm recommending you pay attention to your surroundings. After all these years I am so excited to be out currently. I like to see familiar conveniences when I'm walking along on my city sidewalks! Thank you councilman!

You have to drive between two buildings on Linden Ave East (the warehouse on the left is Liberty…read moreSelf Storage, the brick building on the right is Cenveo) to get to the JCIA; after driving between the two buildings, make the first left into a small cul-de-sac, stop at a booth (not the very first booth as you drive between the two buildings, but the boot in the cul-de-sac), have your ID present and they may ask you for your license plate. They'll fill out a form and tell you where to go from there: drive down the Do Not Enter/Authorized Vehicles Only path, and just as you start to go up a hill where some gas pumps are, make the first left. Just to the right in that area (it's also a parking lot of sorts for a bunch of industrial vehicles) is a giant green dumpster for electronic waste.

I'm writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration with how I was treated on September…read more10th, 2019, by a DPW employee, who is clearly failing to do his job accurately and honestly. As a business owner and property owner in Jersey City for the last 15 + years, I have always made sure to notify the DPW of lingering trash on the streets I find near and around my business. I take pride in participating in the efforts of keeping our streets clean. I have always dealt with Traun, Ben, Richie and Mario - the dispatchers at DPW who have always been incredibly helpful and can attest to the fact that I always notify them anytime I see trash dumped on our streets (Especially Mr. Traun). As it has been my practice for the last 15+ years, on July 18 2019, I called in seeing several trash bags outside my building. It is important to note that before even making the call I checked the bags to ensure they were not part of my construction. If it was I would've simply moved it to the back of my building where I'm holding any construction debris which is removed on a weekly basis. To my dismay, I came back to a ticket. After weeks of calling to speak to the Inspector - William Richardson, I was finally promised by his supervisors Kristine and Nancy that I would receive a call back. The inspector, to my surprise, was incredibly rude and refused to hear anything I had to say. His determination was that it was my trash was simply an assumption on his part. I can't imagine assumptions and not thorough investigations are part of his training or duties. His solution for me was to go and fight this in court because he felt he did his job. Without opening the bag of garbage how exactly could he determine it was mine? I can assure you he didn't because the trash bag had no construction materials for his determination to be accurate. Why should I waste a work day for a mistake he made? One that simply could've been avoided had he actually done his job. I think it's logical that I wouldn't have called DPW had it been my trash. Who would voluntarily put themselves in a situation to receive a ticket? It is situations like this that discourage residents from helping the city maintain our community. How can I trust in our community and attempt to help if I'm risking getting an incompetent inspector too lazy to do his job and eager to give undeserved tickets? As a contributing business to the Jersey City economy and participating community member I hope to hear back with a resolution for this matter. This Review was sent to the Mayor and Jacob Hudnut - Chief Prosecutor

A great way to find out the latest news on whats going on in the community (Middle…read morevillage/Maspeth/Glendale/Ridgewood) and get involved. Many times there will be DOT members, city council members, even congress members that represent the area will stop by the meetings to talk or answer questions and concerns of the community. A lot of the members are people who have been living in this area for generations! You hear some great stories and get to really know your neighbors. That's not something I'm really use to as a native New Yorker lol! I'm glad to have found out about this great civic association for a neighborhood that I didn't grow up in. They serve coffee at the meatings which is also nice. Many of the members political views may be leaning heavily to one side that I am not too much of a fan of but its a bit expected in a slightly wealthier community. I do enjoy a good debate hear and now, and believe me those meetings can get heated! lol They have lots of information up on there site, like when and where you can attend a meeting no need to call ahead. If you live in any of these neighborhoods, and even forest hills too; they have a private group on Facebook that you can join. Lots of debating going on there.

And Thank you guys as well for putting out the blaze on June 1st!!…read moreFabulous job.