🏠 No Property Taxes on Paid-Off Primary Homes — And Here’s How We Pay for It New York has a serious problem: We punish stability. If you work your whole life, pay off your home, and finally reach a point of security — the state still taxes you like you’re renting from Albany forever. That’s wrong. ✅ The Policy • No property taxes on paid-off primary residences • Applies only to: • Your primary home • One property • Fully paid off (no mortgage) • No loopholes for investors, landlords, or second homes This rewards responsibility, protects seniors, and lets families stay in their homes. ⸻ ❓ “But how do we pay for it?” We stop taxing stability — and start taxing tourism, entertainment, and voluntary spending. 🎡 The Solution: A Coney Island Entertainment & Casino District Not scattered casinos. Not backroom deals. A planned, regulated, competitive district. • 5 destination-style casinos (MGM, Hard Rock, Caesars, Bally’s, etc.) • Built into Coney Island, not residential neighborhoods • Fully integrated with: • Hotels • Restaurants • Entertainment • Transit • Local small businesses ⸻ 💰 The Numbers (Conservative & Realistic) • Casino tax revenue: ~$2.5–4B/year • Spillover economy (jobs, sales tax, hotels, income tax): ~$1.5–3B/year ➡️ Total public revenue: ~$4–7B annually ➡️ That matches what NY loses by ending property taxes on paid-off homes This isn’t a gamble — it’s revenue substitution. ⸻ 👷‍♂️ Jobs. Stability. Brooklyn Wins. These destinations don’t run themselves. They create: • Union construction jobs • Hospitality jobs • Security jobs • Tech & operations jobs • Transit & maintenance jobs • Small business growth around them This stabilizes Brooklyn and strengthens NYC — without pushing people out of their homes. ⸻ ⚖️ The Philosophy If you’ve already paid for your home, the state should stop charging rent on your life. Let New York: • Protect homeowners • Keep seniors in place • Create jobs • Grow tourism • Shift taxes away from families and onto entertainment That’s how you build a BETTR New York — fair, stable, and honest.

Why Elise Stefanik Can’t Win New York in 2026 — And Why JSA2026 Is the Alternative Conservatives Deserve By Jason S. Arnold, Candidate for Governor of New York (JSA2026) 📞 (516) 586-0660 | 🌐 jsa2026.com | 💬 BETTR.community ⸻ Elise Stefanik is a rising star in national Republican politics — but when it comes to winning the 2026 governor’s race in New York, she’s not the candidate who can get it done. I say this with respect for everything she’s accomplished in Congress. But New York is not Washington, and voters here need a candidate who understands this state from the ground up — not from the top down. That’s why I’m running. My name is Jason S. Arnold, founder of BETTR, host of TurnNYRed.us, and candidate for Governor of New York in 2026 under the JSA2026 campaign. ⸻ 📉 The Math Doesn’t Add Up for Elise Stefanik Stefanik’s supporters say she can flip New York red. The numbers disagree: • New York hasn’t elected a Republican governor since George Pataki in 2002. • Elise Stefanik’s district (NY-21) represents under 2% of the state’s population. • Her statewide favorability among independents is below 30% according to recent Siena and Quinnipiac polling. • Downstate counties (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) account for 70%+ of the total vote — areas where she has no organizational base. Even in the red wave year of 2022, Republicans lost by nearly 350,000 votes statewide, despite strong turnout. We cannot run the same kind of candidate and expect different results. ⸻ 🎭 The Disconnect: Harvard Polishing vs. New York Grit Elise Stefanik went to Harvard, launched her career in the Bush White House, and has been in politics since her 20s. Again, no shame in that. But let’s be honest: You don’t go to Harvard today to become wise — you go to become managed. Stefanik talks about fighting for working-class New Yorkers, but she’s never lived in their neighborhoods. She’s never waited on line at the rent office. She’s never had to navigate broken public housing, underfunded schools, or family court hell. ⸻ 🏙️ Where I’ve Lived — The Real New York Since arriving in New York in 2002, I’ve lived in: • Manhattan: Chelsea, Times Square, Lower East Side, Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights • The Bronx: Hoe Avenue • Brooklyn: Bushwick, Sunset Park, Brooklyn Heights • Queens: Bellerose • Long Island: Franklin Square and Bethpage • Upstate: Rochester (Ninth Ward, Ridgeway, Garfield & Chilay) That’s over 20 years across every region of New York — living, working, surviving, and building. Not just polling and posting. “When you walk into a room and someone’s wearing too much perfume, you smell it — even if nobody else does. That’s me in New York. I see the things others have gone nose-blind to.” ⸻ ❌ Stefanik’s Record: Talking Points vs. Results Stefanik often campaigns as a fiscal conservative and civil libertarian, but her record doesn’t always match: • ✅ Voted for expanded FISA surveillance powers • ✅ Supported $100B+ in Ukraine aid while New York cities struggle • ✅ Backed massive COVID spending with no accountability • ❌ Never introduced a bill to fix NY schools • ❌ No action on NY property tax relief • ❌ No real plan to protect New Yorkers from federal mandates (CBDCs, digital IDs, lockdowns) ⸻ ✅ What I Stand For – The JSA2026 Platform I’m not backed by PACs. I’m backed by the people. My campaign policies include: • SEZ & LEZ education reform zones – putting parents back in charge • End property taxes on fully paid-off homes • New York Liberty & Survival Act – banning CBDCs, protecting food and water access, restoring local economic freedom • Universal emergency care access – no one denied help, no Medicaid trap • Family court reform – end corruption, restore balance • State anti-censorship shield law – protect speech in New York even if D.C. won’t These aren’t slogans — they’re legislative blueprints. ⸻ 🗳️ 2026 Is Too Important for a Safe Bet Elise Stefanik will be painted as a D.C. career politician no matter how much red she wears on stage. We’ve seen this movie before — and it ends in a blowout loss. JSA2026 offers something else: • Raw truth • Real-world experience • A fighter’s heart • A builder’s vision We can’t run someone who’s polling well inside party circles but collapsing statewide. We need a candidate who grew through the struggle — not someone who read about it in talking points. ⸻ 💬 Final Word I love New York. I’ve lived it. I’ve nearly died in it. And I’ve come back to fight for it. “I’m not a good candidate — I’m the right one.” – Jason S. Arnold, JSA2026 ⸻ 📞 Contact the campaign: (516) 586-0660 🌐 Website: https://jsa2026.com 💬 Community: https://bettr.community 📢 Follow hashtag: #JSA2026 #TurnNYRed #BETTR #NYGovernor2026 ⸻ 🔑 Keywords (for indexing) • Elise Stefanik 2026 • Can Stefanik win New York? • Jason S. Arnold • JSA2026 campaign • New York Governor race • Conservative alternative New York • Long Island conservative candidate • Upstate vs downstate Republican • New York election 2026 • BETTR platform Jason Arnold • TurnNYRed podcast • Stefanik policy record • Who can flip New York red? • Anti-censorship candidate NY • Family court reform NY • School empowerment zones NY • Property tax reform NY https://jsa2026.com/jsa2026-full-vision-post-what-well-do-for-life-in-new-york/

🧨 “Tied Up In A Brooklyn Basement”: Diddy Trial Shocker as ‘Victim 3’ Disappears In a stunning twist, the high-profile sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs took a dark turn as Victim 3—a key witness—has reportedly vanished. Leaked testimony claims she was once “tied up in a Brooklyn basement,” fueling concerns of witness tampering or foul play. Legal experts now warn the case could unravel without her testimony. #DiddyTrial #Victim3 #WitnessTampering #Brooklyn #SexTrafficking #CelebrityCrime #BETTRNews https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/major-twist-diddy-case-alleged-130758591.html

Building the Future: A Rare Look at the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Under Construction 🏗️🌉 This stunning historical photo captures the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge—one of New York’s greatest engineering marvels—during its construction in the early 1960s. Stretching across the Narrows to connect Staten Island and Brooklyn, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge remains the longest suspension bridge in the United States to this day. This image shows not only the incomplete bridge deck but also the massive approach ramps being built to handle future generations of New York traffic. Beyond just concrete and steel, this project symbolizes a bold era of American infrastructure growth—something we desperately need again today. Vision, planning, and pride shaped this city, and it’s time to bring that spirit back. #VerrazzanoBridge #NYCHistory #AmericanInfrastructure #NewYorkPride #EngineeringMarvel #Throwback #BuildTheFuture #TurnNYRed 🔗 Learn more about the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge history here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verrazzano-Narrows_Bridge

Trump Admin Refers NY AG Letitia James for Criminal Prosecution Over Alleged Mortgage Fraud In a dramatic twist, the Trump administration has referred New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution. The allegations? Misrepresenting key details on mortgage documents to secure favorable loan terms for properties in Brooklyn and Virginia. The referral, issued by FHFA Director William Pulte, claims James may have falsely listed her primary residence and misrepresented property unit counts. One document from 1983 even listed James and her father as “husband and wife.” This comes just weeks after James won a $464 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump, leading critics to call the referral political payback. James’s office responded defiantly, saying she “will not be intimidated by bullies.” This fight is far from over—and could reshape political and legal battlegrounds heading into 2026. #LetitiaJames #TrumpNews #MortgageFraud #CriminalReferral #NYPolitics #BETTR #DOJ #PoliticalRetaliation #Accountability Full Story: https://www.fox4news.com/news/trump-administration-ny-ag-letitia-james-possible-prosecution-mortgage-fraud-allegations?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5ZO9swpFi6SNt_PBmP4Om8aFyiZn4zzC3FPnHZeCJ7ta44uNeVZs2--wkTHw_aem_e9Cpz6qB92bu7s_mqSUWQQ

Bed-Stuy Man Builds Youth Orchestra to Break Barriers Aaron Stokes created the Inner City Youth Orchestra to bring classical music to underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn—changing lives one instrument at a time. #YouthEmpowerment #BrooklynArts #ClassicalMusic #CommunityUplift #MusicEducation https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/weekend-features/2025/04/14/brooklyn-man-tries-to-break-barriers-with-youth-orchestra

Knicks Bench Squad Stuns Nets in Regular Season Finale New York Knicks reserves took down the Brooklyn Nets 113-105, with Landry Shamet leading the charge in a thrilling end to the NBA regular season. #Knicks #BrooklynNets #NBA2025 #NYCSports #MSG https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/knicks-reserves-lead-comeback-win-over-nets-2025-04-13/

Brooklyn Woman Wins National Poetry Prize A Crown Heights resident and first-generation Haitian-American poet just won the prestigious 2025 National Book Award for Poetry, honoring her debut collection. #PoetryPrize #BrooklynCulture #HaitianAmerican #BookAwards #CreativeVoices https://nytimes.com/2025/04/14/books/2025-national-book-awards-poetry-brooklyn.html