The Spotlight Podumentary is a documentary podcast by Reclaim New York Initiative about average New Yorkers striving to make their home state a better place to live despite the many political and economic obstacles they face. Reclaim New York Initiative is a non-partisan, non-profit registered 501(c)4 organization that works to empower all New Yorkers with information and tools to make sure government officials understand – loud and clear – that they work for the people.
In the fourth episode of The Spotlight mini series on illegal fees, we examine the class action lawsuit that was brought against the local government in Suffolk County over their illegal actions.
Published 11/05/18
In episode three of this mini series on illegal tax map fees in Suffolk County, local residents share their disdain for the fees and what they've done to fight against them.
Published 11/05/18
In this episode of The Spotlight's mini-series on illegal fees, we unpack Suffolk County's local budget and the factors that pushed them to use illegal means to bring in revenue.
Published 11/05/18