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HTC endorses Aborn for District Attorney
The Hotel Trades Council has given its endorsement for District Attorney to Richard Aborn, who is fighting most notably for reform in the justice and penal system.
Ferreras explains her grassroots appeal
Julissa Ferreras is gearing up for the Democratic primary elections and is campaigning to run for a full term as the City Councilwoman for the 21st District in Queens.
Rainbow Room seeks new operator
The Rainbow Room has been on the hunt for a new operator since the Cipriani family closed the restaurant July 31.
New labor department to enforce for workers
Recently appointed Labor Secretary Hilda Solis has been busy these last few months repairing the damage former President George W. Bush and his administration reeked on the nation's labor department.
Unions look to revitalize Garment District
Unite-HERE! hopes to maintain New York City as a fashion capital and save the Garment District by proposing to designate 1 million square feet of space in various buildings at subsidized rents for clothing manufacturers.
Mandarin outduels Hilton in penalty kicks to win…
In what was perhaps the closest championship match in Hotel Employee Soccer League history, Raaafat Rohaeim scored the game winner as Mandarin Oriental outdueled Hilton New York in penalty kicks 4-3, to win the 2009 Soccer Championship, 3-2.
HTC and its members work hard for their candidates
The Hotel Trades Council continues to campaign with a well organized effort made up of volunteers from its membership.
Largest hotel outside of Manhattan planned for Queens
A Japanese-based hotel company is planning to build a 699-unit hotel in Long Island City.
After 35 years, Tavern on the Green gets new operator
The New York City Parks Department has awarded the new operating lease for Tavern on the Green to Dean Poll, who also operates the Central Park Boathouse restaurant.
Employers cheat and abuse low wage workers
Employers regularly underpay, cheat, and otherwise abuse workers in low-wage, non-union positions, according to a recent study documenting the experiences of more than 4,300 low-wage workers in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.