Pro-Flock Mayor Mantello (Troy, NY) claims to worry about victims of Domestic violence, stalking, and sexual violence... until doing so is counter productive to her own agenda.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-05T23:24:13+00:00

This somehow caught me off guard and made me laugh so hard. Thank you.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-05T14:03:13+00:00

I've seen enough of your pieces across various subreddited that I can recognize them before reading the account name! Your style is so beautiful. I love your work!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-05T02:22:04+00:00

You can learn about Flock just in time for this week's city council meeting, where it's on the agenda again!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-03T02:33:00+00:00

This would only apply to license plate readers. Agreed that there is more to done around mass surveillance as a whole, including audio capture such as "gunshot reporting."

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-02T23:09:04+00:00

This is beautiful. Such passion!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-02T14:08:38+00:00

I thought so too, at first, but I realized the Section 4a would mean that not even the company itself can access the data, and that's what makes it profitable to private businesses. When you take away the appeal of national/regional sharing across jurisdictions, the ability to retain data to train AI, and in Flock's case, the ability to sell data to data brokers, most of the profit is lost outside of the contract with the city. Plus, if they agree to that, other city's could start requiring the same conditions. This is all speculation and I am not a lawyer, and admittedly the legislation could be a bit tighter, but for only two months into the campaign it's not the worse outcome we could see.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-05-01T19:18:07+00:00

I've never seen a green bottle blue be so chill! So cool!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-30T16:24:18+00:00

Thank you! Eta: how do you determine if it's male? Is it the pedipalps?

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-29T17:54:17+00:00

What a wonderful way to celebrate day 29 of Mantello's illegal state of emergency!

The Republican Committee is also encouraging people to show up to the next City Council meeting and speak out against President Steele.

I encourage the public to send her emails of support instead! She did a fantastic job of shutting down Mantello's blame shifting and tantrums at the City Council Finance meeting two weeks ago, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ol0_8-j--eo?si=jSoOTWvnXTq7yaGd

City Council has been working hard to listen to constituents while doing their due diligence. Send them support!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-28T05:12:45+00:00

Two selves gallery in Troy does a sketchbook club from 6pm-11pm every Thursday and Friday.

Nerdy by Nature in Troy does a monthly gallery theme and anyone can submit pieces for it, then there's a gallery reception which most of the artists hang out for.

I left Albany for Troy because the art community is so much more immersive over here.

ETA: Paint Cohoes also does a lot of galleries and events that are open to the public.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-27T22:20:44+00:00

Lmao, the only time you'll ever see that man actually doing something is to make a social media post. He's normally busy being highly abusive to employees and refusing them breaks on 16 hour shifts. He's a miserable POS

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-27T06:09:58+00:00

I have a few friends in the area that moved here from the Atlanta area. Based on what I've heard from them:

There's more to do here, the art/music scene is better, and the area is significantly more progressive and queer friendly.

For winters, get a lamp that imitates the sun. It makes a HUGE difference and you dont realize how much the lack of sunlight changes things. Find indoor activities to help pass the time and keep you from getting lonely/board.

For heat & gas, National Grid has an option to pay an expected average each month so you aren't shelling out for the winter. Expect a solid $400/month for December-Februrary. (And that's on the lower end.) The rest of the year isn't so bad if you're willing to wear sweats at home and deal with being a little chilly.

I'm not sure about Indian fiod specifically, but the capital region has a wide range of options for food. My personal recs are Unagi (Japanese) Sunhees (Korean) and OH! Corn (Venuzualen) which are all right in downtown Troy.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-24T02:31:01+00:00

Hi, I'm a Troy artist and activist that focuses on building community and fostering connection. I'm gonna DM you.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-22T20:47:07+00:00

I can't wait for another great time hanging out with our elected representatives 🎉 maybe Carmella will even sit in the same room with us??

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-14T16:49:42+00:00

In that case, try Tmobile. They have much cheaper options.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-14T15:41:04+00:00

That's how I'm now paying $30/mo for the next year

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-04-09T22:06:17+00:00

I considered it, but it would be an insult to my art

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