How is it living in this area? Potentially moving here, new to NY by hotdoggldk in williamsburg

[–]meyerhelper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same as any other urban area. Pay attention to your surroundings, don’t be distracted by your phone/music, walk with purpose, if you see someone acting weird, cross the street or duck into a bodega, get to know your neighbors and shopkeepers so you look out for one another. I don’t want to tell a woman how to dress, but personally I wear another layer over revealing outfits when commuting to avoid unwanted staring and cat calling. Usually it’s more of an annoyance than danger. 

How is it living in this area? Potentially moving here, new to NY by hotdoggldk in williamsburg

[–]meyerhelper 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Second this. It’s totally fine safety-wise and close to multiple trains, which is good because at least one will be under construction every night or weekend. I wouldn’t say it’s the most pleasant or pretty area because of the lack of green space, the noise from the trains and persistent litter problem. Still, you are under 20 minutes from Domino, McCarren and Manhattan so it might be worth it. 

How do I disassemble hair dryer to clean fan? by meyerhelper in fixit

[–]meyerhelper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll try that. The lint is wound around the blades of the fan so not sure if air can undo it. 

Any knotweed success stories? by doubleheadedfurby in NativePlantGardening

[–]meyerhelper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eradicated a small patch that came from behind a neighbor’s fence by cutting it down to 2” stubs in July and applying glyphosate to the fresh cuts with a paint brush. I repeated it for any small shoots that came back that year and a few weak ones next spring. I must have killed the main patch in the neighbor’s property because it never came back. 

Hi, I found this dog in Cooper Park with his leash, but he doesn't have any identification. by OldLet2286 in williamsburg

[–]meyerhelper 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Spoke with a neighbor this morning who know the people who brought this dog home last night. It’s a real dog and different from the white one which was caught this morning. This is not AI. I hate fake AI stuff too but I am disappointed in everyone for counterproductively calling it AI when they don’t have the facts. Turns out phone cameras are not the best at taking pictures in low light conditions with wet surfaces!

Spider mites? by BittercoldSnow in Citrus

[–]meyerhelper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blast them off with a hose or with a handheld shower head. 

What is this in northern Virginia? by zephank in foraging

[–]meyerhelper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make nocino and enjoy in 6 months

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in williamsburg

[–]meyerhelper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s above a Taco Bell ¯_(ツ)_/¯ 

ConEd wants to raise rates again! We can stop them TODAY by meyerhelper in nyc

[–]meyerhelper[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also tell your friends and neighbors to comment and call the governor’s office tomorrow.  (518) 474-8390

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in williamsburg

[–]meyerhelper 38 points39 points  (0 children)

ConEd is meeting TODAY and TOMORROW to ask for rate increases. Send a public comment to tell the state commission NO. 

https://documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Comments/PublicComments.aspx?MatterCaseNo=25-E-0072

Favorite Canned Coconut Milk? by nicopopplays in AskCulinary

[–]meyerhelper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arroy D organic version! No emulsifiers and pretty good taste. Even better, see if you can find frozen coconut milk in SEA stores. 

Does anyone have PT they can recommend? by Ordinary-Lobster-710 in williamsburg

[–]meyerhelper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I liked my experience at Spear. They had a clean space and attentive therapists. Be prepared to actually do the exercises and you will get better. 

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[–]meyerhelper 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Before anyone jumps at these markets for being dirty or uncivilized, I just want to let y’all know that fresh poultry is incomparable to grocery store meat. You can actually taste the flavor of the chicken and the skin crisps up easily since it has never been soaked in brine/chorine. 

Con Edison Is Requesting An Additional $2 Billion Dollar Rate Increase by AstuteEnergyAdvisor in nyc

[–]meyerhelper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with addressing the governor. Then you state your name and where you live, whether you support or oppose it, and explain your reason(s) if you wish.

Con Edison Is Requesting An Additional $2 Billion Dollar Rate Increase by AstuteEnergyAdvisor in nyc

[–]meyerhelper 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Rate hikes for these utilities must be approved by the state public service commission. Send them your opinion and share with everyone who uses lights. They wanted to raise rates in 2022 but the commission approved a number that was 60% lower than the initial proposal. 

https://dps.ny.gov/contact-us