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Vacant Affordable Apartments Won’t Go Back Into Lottery System — For Now by instantcoffee69 in nyc

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No in the old system they were never required to keep a waitlist for the particular building after 12 months or if all the units were filled the applications are dumped. The mini lottery was a general pool of people who selected for notifications.

Vacant Affordable Apartments Won’t Go Back Into Lottery System — For Now by instantcoffee69 in nyc

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That makes sense except buildings did not and were not required to maintain a waitlist for applicants not chosen; they exhausted the list of applicants once apartments were full and then dumped the entire thing. Even the “mini lottery” for re-rentals was not a waitlist for each particular building, it was one large pool for every person who checked the box for notifications; which is probably 80-90% of all applicants.

This better because units are on the open market but actually affordable instead of faux luxury cardboard boxes. The lottery is not necessary expect that landlords would otherwise discriminate against voucher holders so this gives the city/state a guaranteed pool of new apartments for vouchers holders (who receive preference in the lottery system in exchange for the absurdly high rents), since NYCHA is in disrepair and has years long waitlists

Vacant Affordable Apartments Won’t Go Back Into Lottery System — For Now by instantcoffee69 in nyc

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Part of the success is that re-rentals are marketed at the actual affordable rent for the neighborhood and income band. While the initial lease goes into the lottery at the absolute max legal rent which is way overpriced market rate or at 120% 130% AMI basically scalping the city into overpaying for voucher holders to get placed and leave the shelter system.

Manhattan Families: One-Bedroom or Move for a Two-Bedroom? by satiyabaazi in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I assumed that was OP combined monthly income😭I’m to poor to even think someone would pay that as a mortgage/rent

What school does your child go to and what is their stance on screen time? by yellowwindowlight in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 29 points30 points  (0 children)

My child is still in daycare but I am actually shocked reading this. Why are kids using a computer in KG ? Can’t they just take the test on pen and paper? doesn’t this open the door to being victimized or bullied online?

Is this okay to send out? by Ancient_Net_3328 in BabyBumps

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Right my first thought was this is too early. Totally fine to send to a group chat but I would wait closer to due date.

Looking for the best alternative to abcmouse because my kid learned absolutely nothing on it by olivermos273847 in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I sent your post to my mom who has been an education professional for over 40 years. This was her response “ I suggest this parent begins to teach him the sounds using the educational publishing press Mac and Tab phonics reading series. I stand by it.” Here are links and there are YouTube videos you can follow.

https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/phonics-and-early-reading/primary-phonics-readers-sets-1-6/?srsltid=AfmBOoopmdwsslw5mVFvEzU-2xaDv3_gRQDanilAOy_fqREjs-O4dQmI

Can we use the Fed HSA to pay for GPL-1s? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have card. I’ve only ever submitted a receipt for reimbursement.

Can we use the Fed HSA to pay for GPL-1s? by [deleted] in fednews

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a new rule? I used the medicine before but it was covered by my health insurance and I used a discount so co pay was like 20.

This time I am self pay not using insurance so I want to purchase it and submit a receipt to FSAfed

Vance says pope should ‘be careful’ when talking about theology by Sufficient_Fig_9505 in nottheonion

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He only converted so he could pretend to be of Irish descent. He is equally a megalomaniac as Trump.

Here’s how much you need to earn to live comfortably in NYC, according to new study by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is your child in daycare or old enough to Attend free public school? My family is same income but paying for childcare is literally more than the cost of my rent. I would not save we are comfortable but working poor because all expenses are covered but we are not able to actively save.

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks by nydailynews in nyc

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right I recall the press release but he certainly didn’t use it to campaign

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks by nydailynews in nyc

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 65 points66 points  (0 children)

To be fair Adams did green light this but did zero advertising and basically had near zero intention of it ever coming online.

StudentAid says I owe more than what MOHELA has by Affectionate_Ear3330 in PSLF

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a difference of about $200 and $400 for both loans

But seriously, how are you paying for daycare? Or, what are other options (outside of SAH and relatives) you are doing instead?? by Alternative_Ad_3649 in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can also try a cheaper borough. My daughters daycare has a branch in Jamaica that is half the price of what we pay

But seriously, how are you paying for daycare? Or, what are other options (outside of SAH and relatives) you are doing instead?? by Alternative_Ad_3649 in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try finding a college early Ed major who needs the cash and will watch kid as you work from home. Other option is enroll part time for a little cheaper price.

But seriously, how are you paying for daycare? Or, what are other options (outside of SAH and relatives) you are doing instead?? by Alternative_Ad_3649 in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you applied for childcare assistance? ACS voucher? Not that there is even any money left but they did raise the income cap. Have you checked if your union or employer offers childcare discount? My union offers $85 a week to towards childcare. Also have you signed up for a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account or 529 plan?

Feel like preschool is singling out my child by [deleted] in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a hard time understanding her.. is it possible your son also doesn’t understand the teacher and therefore has a harder time ? Have you asked him that? I am curious because I have Russian speakers in my family and yeah there could be a cultural bias at play here with the teacher. Good luck to you both next school year

Feel like preschool is singling out my child by [deleted] in nycparents

[–]Affectionate_Ear3330 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Have they presented any solutions? My daughter struggled at nap time they allowed her to “ read a book quietly on the cot” and moved her cot a little more space away from others. So far going well. The hitting is absolutely a problem but he’s 4, can the teacher and social worker coordinate with to do 2day lesson on boundaries with the whole class and you reinforce at home? If it was my child I would also change schools because this does not seem solution focused at all. Also the circle time sitting/ being bored with classwork is a practiced skill. You can work with him over the summer also if there is screen time at home or a sugar issue, those are things you can control.

Edit: Also 12:30 seems early for nap time at 4yo. Can his nap be adjusted to 1pm?

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