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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.

Japanese “no frills” hotel to break ground in Queens

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Japan-based Toyoko Inn Co. is set on bringing its own brand of no-frills, economy hotels to the United States, starting with New York City.

Extended Unemployment Benefits Coming to an Abrupt Halt

Thousands of our members have been relying on multiple federally funded programs extending and supplementing unemployment during the COVID-19 crisis. The federal and state governments have extended unemployment well beyond the normal limit of 26 weeks of benefits during this crisis. However, on August 19th, President Biden announced that the federal government would not be extending these programs and he urged states with high unemployment rates – which include New York and New Jersey – to use the federal relief money they have received to extend unemployment benefits. Unfortunately, and contrary to our hopes, New York State has not done so in a meaningful way. Read more...

Upcoming mask distribution sites on West Side

May 22, 2020 12:59 PM

As the weather gets warmer, many of us want to go outside for fresh air and sunshine. To make sure that New Yorkers have adequate face coverings for situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, the office of New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson has set up mask distribution tables along Manhattan’s west side. Read more...