Vickie Paladino on getting home sales approved by the department of buildings

[Ralph Yozzo]

See https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSdLLmVj9po/?igsh=MWtqaTNkNzFuYWhneA==

This Instagram Reel features Vickie Paladino, the Republican New York City Council Member representing District 19 in Queens.

The video is a direct address where Paladino delivers a sharp critique of current New York City governance and specific legislative mandates.

Summary of the Reel:

• Opposition to Energy Mandates: Paladino speaks out against local environmental policies, specifically referencing "Green New Deal" style mandates and Local Law 97. She argues that these regulations are financially crippling for middle-class homeowners and co-op owners.

• Electrical Grid Warnings: She expresses concern that the city's infrastructure is not prepared for the forced transition to all-electric systems, warning that the grid will face severe failures or "melt" under the strain of new requirements.

• Political Rhetoric: Throughout the video, she uses strong language to characterize her colleagues in the City Council and the city's leadership, labeling certain policies as "Marxist" or "radical."

• Call to Action: She encourages her constituents and viewers to remain vocal, "wake up" to the impact of these laws on their cost of living, and support her efforts to push back against the current legislative direction of the city.

Paladino is well-known for this "tell-it-like-it-is" style, often using social media to bypass traditional news outlets and speak directly to her base about issues like housing, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.