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Build Up NYC Rally

Hotel Trades Council members participated in a Build Up NYC rally last week as part of the continuing effort to bring about responsible development in the city. As many members know, many large projects in the city have been accompanied by tax breaks and other public perks

The DNC Belongs in NYC!

Watch our Union’s ad inviting the Democratic National Convention to New York in 2024! Read more...

Employers routinely victimize NYC workers

A landmark study of workers in low-wage industries in New York City revealed persistent and gross violations of core labor and employment laws by employers.

NYC’s hotel boom far from over

As reported in the NY Observer development of new hotels is moving ahead at an astounding pace.

NYC hotel industry enjoys global appeal

Quickly on the rise after the economic downturn, New York City's hotel industry is again one of the strongest and most appealing markets in the world. Crain's New York reports that foreign investors, many without previous real estate experience, are flocking here to benefit from the big gains investments in NYC hotels yield. 

Indraine Sanicharan, Resorts World Casino NYC

Our Union is sad to announce the passing of Indraine Sanicharan, who was a Public Area Cleaner at the Resorts World Casino NYC for ten years.

Indraine’s husband Bisambar expressed how much he misses her and shared that she was “kind and loving to everybody, and her family and everyone at the casino loves and misses her very much.” 

Read the full tribute to Indraine here.

Marathoners boost NYC hotel occupancy rates

Marathoners running in the New York City marathon pushed occupancy rates to above 90 percent in a good many Manhattan hotels this fall, and even gave rates in other boroughs and New Jersey a lift.

NYC Takes On Illegal Hotel Scheme

New York City is suing to shut down a $2 million illegal hotel operation plaguing the East Side. The City has accused Real Estate Broker Arron Latimer and several co-defendants of operating illegal hotels via Airbnb in six residential buildings, including all eight residential apartments at 344 East 51st Street. By using fake host profiles to skirt City Law, Latimer is accused of renting out the apartments to 6,500 guests and generating $2 million over the last four years. Read more...

NYC cracks down on “illegal hotels”

Under a new state law effective May 1, New York City has started cracking down on owners who operate their residential buildings as "illegal hotels". Inspectors from the New York City Office of Special Enforcement started conducting inspections of properties, many of which had already been the subject of complaints by the long-term tenants who resided in the buildings.

NYC giving out free face coverings at NYC parks until Tuesday, May 12

May 8, 2020 4:07 PM

New York City is distributing free face coverings at public parks until Tuesday, May 12th. Governor Cuomo has required New Yorkers to wear a mask or face covering when you are out in public and unable to maintain 6-feet of distance from others.

To find the closest distribution location, date, and time, click here.

For more information about face coverings, visit the Frequently Asked Questions prepared by the NYC Department of Health.