News
New union hotel gets rave reviews
April 24, 2010 8:00 PM
The Andaz Wall Street, a new union hotel in downtown Manhattan, has earned high praise from critics.
The Pierre Hotel updates its image with new dance club
April 10, 2010 8:00 PM
Since February, the Pierre Hotel has hosted a dance night, called "Rumor," that has become a huge hit. This new event, featuring drinking, dancing and a live DJ, stands in sharp contrast to the hotel's historically reserved and conservative image.
Trump SoHo New York opens
April 8, 2010 8:00 PM
Donald Trump has opened a new hotel in New York City; the Trump SoHo.
Under new Secretary of Labor, new hope for the Labor Dept.
April 5, 2010 8:00 PM
President Barack Obama's Secretary of Labor, former U.S. Representative Hilda Solis, has already succeeded in invigorating and reorienting the Department of Labor to a considerable degree. She has assembled a team of dedicated and effective advocates who have spent their careers protecting workers and their rights.
Do-it-yourself dining at the Grand Hyatt
April 3, 2010 8:00 PM
Wedged between the bell desk and an antiques store in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt New York hotel on East 42nd Street is an elegant new market offering designer pastries, salads of baby greens and hot meals to go.
Finally, two new members for the NLRB
March 31, 2010 8:00 PM
Among President Barack Obama's 15 recess appointments to various executive branch positions are Craig Becker and Mark Pearce, both of whom were appointed to the National Labor Relations Board. They will fill two of the three long-vacant positions on the board, a development which will enable a large backlog of undecided cases finally to move forward.
City Council’s new Progressive Caucus includes 9 HTC-backed members
March 28, 2010 8:00 PM
United around housing, economic development, labor, and civil rights issues, 12 members of City Council have formed a new voting bloc they are calling the Progressive Caucus.
Staybridge Suites to open in May in Hell’s Kitchen
March 25, 2010 8:00 PM
The 310-room Staybridge Suites extended stay, all-suite hotel is expected to open this May on West 44th Street at Ninth Avenue.
City Hall sponsoring living wage study
March 24, 2010 8:00 PM
The New York City government is reportedly sponsoring a study to examine the feasibility of applying living wage standards for developments that receive public subsidies.
State legislators focus on NYC’s illegal “hotels”
March 15, 2010 8:00 PM
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."
Slot machines at Aqueduct? No, not yet
March 10, 2010 7:00 PM
The state's tortured eight-year quest to install a limited casino at the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens has failed for the third time, with the governor's office announcing Thursday that its chosen bidder would not be awarded the contract.
Bankruptcy trustee to distribute Tavern’s assets
March 8, 2010 7:00 PM
In a step intended to expedite the Tavern on the Green bankruptcy proceeding, the bankruptcy court judge announced he will appoint a trustee to distribute the restaurant's limited assets.
Eventi, Kimpton’s fourth NYC hotel, to open this spring
February 22, 2010 7:00 PM
The Eventi Hotel, a 54-story, 292-room hotel is scheduled to open this spring.
“Master list” of hotel openings worldwide, 2010
February 22, 2010 7:00 PM
A master list of hotel openings worldwide, created by HotelChatter.com, identifies a considerable number of hotels scheduled to open in 2010.
2010 Hilton contract victory in Puerto Rico: Our fight in pictures
February 17, 2010 7:00 PM
New hotels changing look of Midtown neighborhood
February 16, 2010 7:00 PM
Three new hotels will be bringing a different feel to midtown Manhattan, specifically the portion of Broadway from 26th to 31st Streets.
Statistics about union membership in U.S., 2009
February 16, 2010 7:00 PM
Recent statistics show union membership is declining nationwide, although New York leads the country with the highest percentage of union members, at 25.2 percent.
Changes in store for Sheraton Manhattan
February 16, 2010 7:00 PM
The 665-room Sheraton Manhattan, a Hotel Trades Council hotel, is undergoing significant changes.
The Helmsley Middletowne Hotel set to close in May
February 16, 2010 7:00 PM
The Helmsley Middletowne Hotel, a Hotel Trades Council shop, has filed plans to close its doors in May.
Senate Republicans block confirmation of President Obama’s NLRB nominee
February 16, 2010 7:00 PM
Republican Senators succeeded in blocking a final vote on the appointment of labor lawyer Craig Becker to the National Labor Relations Board.
