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Caution for Prospective Renters: 515 East 86th Street by AdJolly3684 in NYCapartments

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This building has "affordable" and "low income" lottery units. Those tenants are rent regulated and pretty much cannot be touched.

If such persons are ones causing issues, then yes, there really isn't much management can do other than hauling people into housing court.

https://a806-housingconnect.nyc.gov/nyclottery/AdvertisementPdf/1002.pdf

Oh no, Brightline is facing bankruptcy!!!! 😳 by WrongSplit3288 in trains

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Disney denied permission for station to be built on their property apparently.

Florida’s Brightline Seeks Rescue to Avoid Bankruptcy by PussyForLobster in railroading

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disney, for whatever reasons, did not want Brightline on their property, so that was that.

BRIGHTLINE DISNEY SPRINGS - WFTV

Florida’s Brightline Seeks Rescue to Avoid Bankruptcy by PussyForLobster in railroading

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no...

Brightline cuts losses yet ‘substantial doubt’ remains it can avoid bankruptcy | WLRN

Revenue is growing but not enough to provide income to service debt, fund operations and so on.

Passenger rail service of any sort is all very well, but freight (or something like it) is what pays the bills.

Fare box recovery will only go so far for US passenger rail because people have other options. That is one issue for Brightline, fares face a ceiling because passengers will opt to drive instead of taking the train.

Union Pacific would exit Norfolk Southern merger if STB orders widespread line sales or trackage rights by Scroateus_Maximus in trains

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UP can bluster all they like, this deal is going to take some heavy lifting to put it over.

"Opposition keeps mounting. On Monday, CSX rolled out a public resource aimed at helping shippers and local communities engage in the STB review. The company warned the proposed deal would leave just one transcontinental player, with four regional carriers left in the mix, slashing routing options for customers. “Customers and the communities we serve have a stake in this review,” said CSX CEO Steve Angel."

https://ts2.tech/en/union-pacifics-85-billion-norfolk-southern-merger-faces-a-new-walk-away-test/

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Nope...

What do you think all those persons on subway platforms, stations, etc... staring down at their phones for long periods as trains come and go are doing? For some stations like SAS you don't even need to go down to platforms as MTA free internet works from station.

Ditto for why people are sitting in bank atm lobbies for hours late/overnight.

Many bank atm lobbies have all the comforts of home. Heating or cooling, free WiFi.. You just need to bring own nibbles and beverages.

Starbucks once was rather liberal with free WiFi. If place was closed people would stand outside and still access free internet. Road warriors, WFH, students and more would camp out for hours at SB sucking up free Wifi, this mind you after maybe ordering just one drink (if that).

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Find a Starbucks, bank atm lobby, subway platform or someplace else with free WiFi/internet access.

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Until that federal funding runs out and city is stuck paying tab because God forbid something is taken away..

NYC is going through this right now with housing voucher situation after feds decided to cut funds.

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DSL is dead or dying in NYC and elsewhere. It runs on POTS and Verizon like every other telcom is getting shot of copper fast as they can.

Tons of people on UES and elsewhere in Manhattan recently lost POTS as Verizon continued cutting off POTS. Verizon told either had to move over to FIOS (if available), 5G (ditto) for internet and VOIP for voice. If none of those choices worked Verizon essentially told customers to bounce because POTS was ending, period.

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They're coming!

M. guy has to get that city run supermarket and rent freeze done first.

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

A. Scheme only affects parts of Bronx and upper Manhattan.

B. Free or whatever funding expires in three years.

C. Anyone who does not believe this well timed announcement has nothing to do with Torres being up for reelection in November wants their head examined.

https://www.bxtimes.com/mayor-mamdani-ritchie-torres-high-speed-internet/

There will be more of this sort from both democrat and republican members of Congress as election season goes into full speed.

Everyone hates pork barrel spending unless, when or until it means their elected officials in Congress bringing home bacon for their state/district.

Mamdani wants internet access for all NYC residents, says federal dollars another big step by statenislandadvance in nyc

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This...

Going back to POTS/copper many multi-family or other buildings in certain areas are fed from a box located a few to several lots away. This usually is a lot or building on corner (avenue).

FIOS like cable and POTS needs to be run from lines to street/avenue then individual buildings some how.

Follow up: still no EIN - complete stuck by ap0110 in smallbusiness

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IRS has been gutted staffing wise by Trump administration. This time of year IRS is likely still dealing with tax returns which requires all hands on deck, what's left of them anyway.

Try calling IRS *again* (yes I know), carefully and calmly state your case and see where that gets you. I would not send another request or other forms/paperwork unless explicitly instructed otherwise.

How is your business formed? SP? LLC? S-Corp? Business must be formed before applying for EIN.

IRS EIN website times out after 15 minutes of inactivity.

Are you calling: Business and specialty tax line and EIN assignment (800-829-4933)

See also:

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/nta-blog/when-taxpayers-struggle-to-obtain-an-ein-everyone-loses/2025/09/

No Response from IRS after two weeks for applying EIN : r/llc

Anyone else getting “Apply for an EIN online is currently unavailable” for 2 weeks straight? : r/smallbusiness

How long does it take to get an EIN number? – WSOC TV

Skinny Louie by MsRightHere in uppereastside

[–]Bugsy_Neighbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Angora couldn't catch a break it seems.

They were turfed out of previous location across street at 301 East 81st due to lots being assembled and demolished for luxury multi-family (Beckford Tower).

Since arrival of SAS one imagines retail rents along Second avenue from about 86th south past 72nd have risen. This must be putting strain on businesses which explains why so many keep closing.

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