Good news out of Long Island for professional and nonprofessional drivers alike as Suffolk County announced a ten-week amnesty program for red-light camera, parking, and traffic offenses. The amnesty program will waive the late fees for these violations leaving the motorists to pay only the original cost of the ticket (as well as administrative and […]
Carbon Emission Reduction and Trucking
Though anti-truck advocates would like you to believe otherwise, truck emissions have been rapidly decreasing in the past few decades. New truck engines produce 98% fewer particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions than pre-1990 models. Sulfur emissions have been reduced by 97% since 1999. Still, there is more work to be done in order to […]
It Isn’t Always Fighting: Family Business Conflict
Can you recognize family business conflict? Few people are eager to admit their family has conflict. Especially now that social media reminds us daily that our friends have perfectly harmonious families (!), it can feel like a failing to admit that there are tensions in your family…or worse. But learning to recognize family business conflict […]
Leftovers Again?
The holiday season coincides with the period between election day and the new legislative session after New Year’s. Not much gets done, of course, but that doesn’t stop politicians and well-connected interest groups from trying to get the public excited about leftover ideas and re-purposed public images. Let’s peak inside the kitchen and see what’s on the […]
MTA Looks to Raise Current Tolls While Adding New Ones
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) sits on one of the greatest monopolies in the world, transporting people in and around New York City. When they decide to add a subway station the value of the surrounding real estate skyrockets. It is inconceivable that they could be in dire financial straits but due to decades of […]