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South Bronx to get a brand new hotel
A "brownfield" in the Port Morris section of the South Bronx will be the site of a new 80-90-room hotel, according to an article in the New York Daily News. The now vacant lot is one of six Port Morris brownfield sites, all of which have been recently rezoned and which the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. has targeted for redevelopment.
The closing of Tavern on the Green
After delighting New Yorkers and tourists alike for more than three decades, the most famous restaurant in the world, Tavern on the Green, shut down after one last great night on New Year's Eve.
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.
Free COVID-19 testing available for all NYC residents
June 5, 2020 12:21 PM
The New York City Department of Health has made free COVID-19 testing available for all New York City Residents, whether or not they have symptoms. Testing is available regardless of immigration status or insurance coverage. Read more...
“Powerful Hotel Trades Council backs Eric Adams for NYC Mayor” – NY Post
On March 2nd, we announced our endorsement of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for Mayor of New York City. The news made the NY Post, which described our union as “potent” and spoke highly about our mobilization efforts. Read more...
US Senator Gillibrand announces re-election run at HTC
On March 19th, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand accepted the New York State Democratic Party's nomination to run for re-election at our union's headquarters.
Peter Ward named to Cuomo’s transition committee
HTC's President, Peter Ward, was named by Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo to the Committee on Economic Development and Labor, which will advise him during his transition. This committee will lead the effort to recruit and recommend new staff for the New York State agencies involved in job creation and economic growth.
Still no decision on who will get go-ahead to operate Aqueduct Race track
A decision has yet to be reached by the necessary New York state political figures on which of the remaining bidders will get the nod to operate Aqueduct Racetrack, potentially the most lucrative site for gambling in the state.
How Hotel Workers Got Eligibility and Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
In early March, our Union secured two major developments related to the COVID-19 vaccine. First, hotel workers became eligible to receive the vaccine in New York and in New Jersey. Second, our Union was able to begin efficiently distributing the vaccine to our New York City members through our own health centers. Read more...
