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More entertainment from the union’s Aching Dogs Theatre
"There are 8 million stories in the naked city. We're going to tellââ¬Â¦ umââ¬Â¦ seven of them," reads the program for New York Nuts 3, the 20th production presented by Aching Dogs Theatre.
HTC is working to ensure Aqueduct jobs are union
While bidders are vying to win the state contract for the redevelopment of Aqueduct race track, the Hotel Trades Council is actively involved in ensuring that the approximately 1,000 full-time jobs at the site will be union jobs.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer at Boathouse Rally
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Council member Melissa Mark-Viverito at Boathouse Rally
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Boathouse worker Fernando Galicia at Boathouse Rally
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn at Boathouse Rally
Central Park Boathouse Rally.
Flood of new hotels creates insecurities in NYC hospitality industry
The hotel market is strong and on the upswing in New York City, with occupancy rates on a steady rise since 2009. The strong market means average room rates in current hotels are predicted to rise in the next year. But, as industry consultants are reminding hoteliers, the market is unpredictable.
Federal judge will decide who owns Tavern’s name
In the increasingly messy bankruptcy of Tavern on the Green, a federal judge on Tuesday handed New York City its first victory in a legal battle over who owns the name of the landmark restaurant in Central Park.
A Step Forward in the Fight to Restrict Illegal Hotels in NYC
June 18, 2020 12:59 PM
New York City and Airbnb have settled a year-and-a-half-long legal dispute over the City’s right to require Airbnb to turn over data in order to more effectively enforce local law.
Over the last 10 years, thousands of union activists, community members, and affordable housing groups have advocated at City Hall and in Albany to pass common-sense laws that prohibit the operation of “illegal hotels” in our neighborhoods. Not only do illegal hotels compete with good union jobs, but they pose security risks and raise rents in working- and middle-class neighborhoods across New York City. Read more...
