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More Criminal Justice Reform Measures Enacted in New York
Hotel Voice — April 30, 2019
"As many of you know from an editorial we published in Hotel Voice in 2017, our union has been working closely with the Innocence Project on criminal justice reform. It is my belief that this is the single most important civil rights issue in the United States, followed closely by immigration reform. The unfair incarceration of poor, disadvantaged and working class people who disproportionately are Black and Latino is a stain on the soul of our country."
-HTC President Peter Ward
New York passes nation’s strongest ban on evictions and foreclosures
On December 28th, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act. The law effectively enacts a 60-day eviction and foreclosure moratorium for all New York tenants and homeowners until February 26, 2021. New Yorkers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and who submit a hardship declaration form are prevented from being evicted or having their home foreclosed on for even longer, until May 1, 2021.
With the bill’s signing, New York State now has the strongest eviction moratorium in the nation. Read more...
New York Times editorial: If he can’t take the heat
The New York Times commented on Carl Paladino's tendency to lose his cool in tough situations, despite his penchant for tough talk against his opponents.
Union Urges “YES” Vote on New York State Gaming Referendum
New York State residents will be deciding on more than various elected offices when they vote this year on November 5. They will also decide whether they want casino gaming in New York State. The Union believes this is a very important issue and it urges members to vote “YES” on the casino gaming referendum.
Ritz-Carlton New York popular with fans celebrating Yankees win
With the Yankees World Series victory parade running through downtown Manhattan, the Ritz-Carlton New York near Battery Park saw nearly 100 percent occupancy on the days surrounding the celebration.
$500,000 in Back Pay Distributed at the New Yorker
As Hotel Voice reported several weeks ago the Union reached agreement with the New Yorker Hotel that called for a group of 44 workers to receive a total of a half-million dollars in back pay. We are happy to report that the money was distributed recently, to the smiles and cheers of these members who are employed in building repairs/renovations and property operations.
New York State Homeowners: Apply for Assistance Starting January 3rd!
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that beginning January 3rd, New York State will distribute up to $539 million to eligible homeowners who are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The State’s Homeowner Assistance Fund will provide up to $50,000 dollars of financial assistance to eligible homeowners, access to case managers to help homeowners find additional mortgage relief, and referrals to housing counseling and legal services. Read more...
Deduct Your Union Dues From Your New York State Income Taxes
Thanks to new legislation, union members can now deduct their union dues in full from their New York State income taxes. In order to take advantage of this new law, union members must itemize their deductions on their New York State tax filings.
New York’s Plan to Convert Bad Hotels into Affordable Housing
Over the last year, our allies in the New York State government have passed a series of new laws aimed at addressing two major problems afflicting our communities: the desperate need for affordable housing and out-of-control hotel development.
The legislation has had the full support of our Union as it protects good union jobs, addresses the problems caused by decades of overdevelopment, and helps tackle the City’s housing crisis. Read more...
