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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...
BREAKING NEWS: After HTC’s Advocacy, Gov. Cuomo Expands Vaccine Eligibility for Hotel Workers in New York
After months of advocacy by HTC President Rich Maroko and our political team, New York Governor Cuomo announced this afternoon that New York State will expand the current vaccine eligibility to include hotel workers. The order enables local health departments to include hotel workers in their vaccination programs, and the next step is for New York City’s health department to do so.
HTC is now communicating with New York City officials to advocate for vaccines to be made available to hotel workers as soon as possible.
What to Expect as New York City’s Private Clubs Reopen
New York’s clubs, hotels, and casinos have started to reopen their doors. All but two clubs have reopened. The Princeton Club, which is one of the clubs currently closed, will reopen on July 7th. While the clubs will likely not return to pre-pandemic business for many months, the outlook for the industry is generally encouraging. Read more...
Use New York’s “Find Services” website for information on public benefits
New York State has launched “Find Services”, a new website designed to assist New Yorkers with finding available state and federal benefits and services. By answering a few questions about your household, the website will show you a list of the public benefits and services for which you may be eligible. Read more...
