In today’s J3M Report: |
📌 No More Polly Wanting a Price Tag? NYC Might Ban Bird Sales! |
📌 Brooklyn Rides High! How the Borough Became the King of Bikes |
👉 Stick It or Ticket (Sorta!) – New Toll Rates Are Coming July 6! |
👉 Aging with Dignity, the NY Way! |
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🦜 No More Polly Wanting a Price Tag? NYC Might Ban Bird Sales! 🚫🐦 |
The birdcage doors might be swinging shut in NYC pet stores! 🏙️ A new bill fluttering through City Council aims to ban the sale of birds in shops across the five boroughs — we’re talking parakeets, parrots, finches, and more. 🐤💸 But don’t panic—this doesn’t mean no birds ever. Breeders and rescues are still in the mix, and your dreams of a feathered friend aren’t fully grounded... just redirected. |
Animal rights advocates say it’s high time 🕊️. Birds weren’t meant for window displays in Chelsea—they were meant to soar through rainforests and sing their songs in the wild, not in a tiny cage next to a hamster wheel. 🌴🌦️ Supporters say this bill will help stop the cruel pipeline from bird mills (yep, like puppy mills but with wings) and put an end to treating birds like shelf-stocked commodities. |
But not everyone’s chirping with joy. 😬 Pet shop owners say it could ruffle feathers — hurting business, jacking up prices, and limiting kids' chances to learn responsibility through animal care. “It’s only gonna be fish!” cried one pet shop worker. 🐟🎣 Whether you’re team freedom flight or team feathery friend, the Council’s got a big decision ahead — and it’s sure to be a squawk-worthy debate. 🗣️🐥 |
🚴♀️Brooklyn Rides High! How the Borough Became the King of Bikes 👑🚦 |
Move over, Minneapolis — Brooklyn just cruised into first place as the best large U.S. city for biking in 2025, and it didn’t even break a sweat! 😎 Thanks to its massive network of protected bike lanes, low-stress routes, and a chill 25 mph speed limit, this borough is rolling smooth and setting the gold standard for bike-friendly living. From Prospect Park to Bedford Ave, Brooklyn's streets are practically begging you to hop on a bike and join the two-wheeled revolution. 🚲💨 |
So what’s the secret sauce? 🧠 Strategic planning, thoughtful street design, and serious follow-through. NYC's bold commitment to building 50 miles of protected bike lanes a year has made Brooklyn a biker’s paradise — where groceries, schools, and green spaces are just a pedal away on peaceful paths. But it's not just about getting from A to B. Biking here means waving to neighbors, supporting local shops, and feeling connected to the community. 🛍️👋💬 As Martina Haggerty of PeopleForBikes puts it, "You’re not stuck behind glass — you’re part of the street!" 🛤️ |
In Brooklyn, biking isn’t just transportation — it’s a lifestyle, a movement, and a front-row seat to everything that makes the borough buzz. 🚦💚 So if you're looking for the city that truly gets bikes, look no further — Brooklyn’s already in the lead. 🏁✨ |
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🗽 Civic Spotlight: Keeping You Informed |
🚗💸 Stick It or Ticket (Sorta!) – New Toll Rates Are Coming July 6! 🛣️📈 |
Starting July 6, 2025 at precisely 12:01 a.m., the Port Authority is rolling out a shiny new toll system—designed to reward well-behaved E-ZPass tags and gently scold the lazy ones 😅. If your E-ZPass is chilling in your glovebox or stuck to the wrong spot on your windshield, prepare to meet the new Mid-Tier Rate 💵—a special toll just for folks whose tags aren’t mounted properly. It’s not as bad as getting hit with Tolls by Mail, but it’s pricier than the regular E-ZPass rate. Moral of the story? Mount it right, and save some green! ✅💰 |
But that’s not all! 📢 Other changes zooming down the turnpike include increases to Tolls by Mail for certain vehicle classes, the end of the Truck Volume Discount 🛻💔, and annual inflation-based toll bumps with a $0.25 kicker every year. Oh, and if you’ve got an out-of-state E-ZPass? Sorry, Charlie—those discounts are about to become locals-only 🎟️. So before you hit the road, double-check your tag, register your plates, and maybe say a little prayer to the toll gods 🙏—2025 is going to be a bumpy (and pricey) ride! |
🧓🎉 Aging with Dignity, the NY Way! 🎉🏙️ |
Big news for the Empire State’s golden generation! 🌟 Governor Kathy Hochul just dropped the Final Report for New York’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging (MPA) — and it’s a total game-changer! 📝💥 With more than 100 bold ideas packed into one comprehensive roadmap, this plan is all about helping older New Yorkers age with independence, dignity, and all the TLC they deserve. From boosting caregiver support 👩⚕️ to improving transportation 🚗, tackling elder abuse 🚫, and expanding access to technology 💻, the MPA has something for everyone who wants to age on their own terms. |
Why now? Because New York’s aging population is booming 📈 — 3.2 million New Yorkers are already over 65, and by 2030, that number could hit 5.3 million! 😲 That’s why the MPA doesn’t just sit on the shelf — it’s already in motion, with $45 million 💸 in new funding secured for FY2026 to beef up home-delivered meals 🥗, transportation assistance 🚌, and personal care support 🧼. You can dive into the full report and all 100+ ideas (in multiple languages!) at planforaging.ny.gov 🌐. |
So here’s to healthy, happy, empowered aging in the state that never sleeps! 🗽💪 Whether you’re 60, 80, or just planning ahead, the future’s looking brighter (and better-funded) for New York’s older adults. 🥳👵👴 |
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🎬 Events 👋 |
Tuesday 7/8/2025 |
👩For girls only 👩 | Girls Summer Coding Class | JCCMP | 3415 Quentin Road (b/w E. 34 & E 35) | 6:30 PM - Runs for 4 weeks| Non-members $50/Members $36 | More info here |
Sunday 7/13/2025 - שבעה עשר בתמוז |
Finding Meaning in These Three Weeks | Merkaz HaSimcha | 1898 Bay Ave (corner E. 19 near M) |
2:30 pm | R’ Shay Tahan |
3:15 pm | R’ Elya Brudny |
4:00 pm | R’ Shmuel Dishon |
Tuesday 7/22/2025 |
👩For women only 👩 | The Hike Walnut Mountain State Park Liberty NY | A Women’s Day out to benefit Bonei Olam | For more info click here |
Motzaei Shabbos 8/2/2025 תשעה באב |
Yeshiva Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin Elementary School Hall | 911 E.13 St. (corner Ave I) | Admission $12 |
10:30 pm | R’ Simcha Scholar |
Sunday 8/3/2025 תשעה באב |
Yeshiva Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin Elementary School Hall | 911 E.13 St. (corner Ave I) | Admission $12 |
1:00 pm | R’ Shmuel Yaakov Klein (followed by Mincha) |
2:15 pm | R’ Daniel Glatstein |
3:00 pm | R’ Yosef Viener |
3:45 pm | R’ Ruven Schmelczer |
4:30 pm | R’ Alter Shmuel Greenberg |
5:15 pm | R’ Moshe Tuvia Lieff |
6:00 pm R’ Moshe Elefant |
6:45 pm | R’ Avrum Y. Heschel |
7:20 pm | R’ Hershel Zolty |
8:00 pm | R’ Fishel Schachter |
8:45 pm | Maariv |
⌛Ongoing🗓️ |
Monday’s & Wednesday’s |
AharoHaRav n Kahn Shlita | Shiur on Tehillim with Medrash and Meforshim | 10:40am | Kol Halashon 718-906-6400 press star (*) | Live stream click here. |
Thursday’s |
Parsha In-Depth with Meforshim | Rav Yerachmiel Frankel | Knesses Bais Avigdor | 1720 Avenue J (Btw E17 & E18) | 11:30 am |
📖Learning and Cholent🍲😋 | Bet Shaul U'Miriam | 2208 Ave. S | 8:00-10:00pm🏆 |
📜 Mishmar | Agudah of Madison | 2122 Ave. S (Ave S & East 22) | 10:00 pm |
📖Parsha Ha’Shavua | Rabbi Frand | Y.I. of Midwood | 1694 Ocean Ave | 9:00 pm |
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📰 Weather 🥸 |
Monday | Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. |
Monday Night | Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. |
☔️Tuesday | A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms | Partly sunny, with a high near 87. |
⛈️Tuesday Night | A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms | Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. |
💧Wednesday |A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. |
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