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History of Tavern on the Green being sold, piece by shiny piece

ohn Lennon loved Tavern on the Green. So did Michael Jackson, Madonna and the Yankees, but former owner Warner LeRoy cared more about dazzling regular New Yorkers.

Winning the union at the Boathouse Restaurant

In a recent article, Juan Gonzalez of the New York Daily News reported on why Boathouse workers have been using recorders at work as protection against management's anti-union intimidation. Recorded threats, bribes, retaliatory actions, and more have provided evidence supporting the long list of unfair labor practice charges the Hotel Trades Council has filed against restaurant operator Dean Poll and his managers on behalf of the workers.

Bidding revs up for right to operate Aqueduct racino

Casino and racino development in New York State is a high-profile issue, as their introduction to the state would generate both significant numbers of jobs and substantial revenue for the state.

State legislators focus on NYC’s illegal “hotels”

Concern continues about owners of apartment buildings who rent out rooms to tourists in buildings occupied in part by resident tenants. State legislators have introduced legislation in the New York State Senate and Assembly that will help the city enforce its laws against these illegal "hotels."

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. 

Judge Throws Out Airbnb Lawsuit, Strict Regulations to Go Into Effect in September

New York City’s Short-Term Rental Registration Law — also known as Local Law 18 — has survived a legal challenge from Airbnb, and will go into effect in early September. 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.

Remembering Mario Cuomo

“I ask all New Yorkers to think about where this country would be without a strong union movement. That’s why my mother and father came here, begging for a chance to earn their own bread and dignity.”

Another new hotel for the Times Square area

The Times Square area continues to draw new hotels. Crain's New York reported that plans for the future arrival of another are underway. Land has been acquired on West 50th Street, and financing for the construction of a 78,000 square foot hotel on a site presently occupied by a parking garage is in place.

HTC plays big role in Queens elections

If the 2008 elections were any indication, the Hotel Trades Council has proved it is a force to be reckoned with in New York City politics.