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Flawed metric that rewards inefficiency shouldn’t guide green policy

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by REW1316
REBNY is committed to energy-efficient policies that make our city greener, stronger and more sustainable. We recently continued that commitment by testifying on three sustainability bills under consideration by the City Council. While we oppose two of the bills, we believe some aspects of these proposals can be improved to...
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New recycling rules for businesses about to take effect

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by REW1359
  Most of us are well aware of how to handle recycling at home, but what does the average New York office worker know about how commercial buildings administer the task of recycling? A looming deadline will soon provide the answer. The City will begin enforcing its new recycling rules...
Renewal in New York as 2017 legislative session ends
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Renewal in New York as 2017 legislative session ends

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by REW1069
As the 2017 legislative session ended in Albany, much of the attention was focused on the battle regarding mayoral control of New York City schools. While an important issue for millions living throughout the five boroughs, you may not be aware that there were many other important programs that have...
Don’t Lose Sight of Real Value of East Midtown Rezoning
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Don’t Lose Sight of Real Value of East Midtown Rezoning

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by REW1613
New Yorkers treasure our green spaces because they play such an important role in our city life. REBNY has always supported thoughtful approaches to urban planning that promote a healthy balance of new development and open space — look no further than the Greater East Midtown Rezoning as an example....
Steering a new course for New York’s apparel industry
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Steering a new course for New York’s apparel industry

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by REW1833
New York City’s garment industry has been woven into the fabric of the city’s economy and provides thousands of jobs for our residents. However, the economic well-being of the garment industry – whose historic home has been in the West 30s and lower West 40s, between Broadway and Ninth Avenue...
Protecting taxpayer dollars in construction projects
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Protecting taxpayer dollars in construction projects

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by REW1277
New Yorkers care deeply about whether their tax dollars are being used as efficiently as possible – and they should. So many of our state’s major initiatives are driven by public funds, and it is vital to minimize waste and achieve the greatest value on every taxpayer-funded project. State law...
A positive step forward for East Midtown
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A positive step forward for East Midtown

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by REW1538
Last week’s City Planning Commission (CPC) hearing on the long-awaited rezoning of East Midtown demonstrated that the proposal is moving in the right direction – and that is something all New Yorkers should welcome. There’s a long way to go before the City Council takes up the issue but the...
Residential managers take the spotlight at REBNY seminar series
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Residential managers take the spotlight at REBNY seminar series

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by REW1078
  Residential property managers and building operators will not want to miss REBNY’s new three-part seminar series offering unique insight from some of the city’s most experienced management professionals and firms. The new educational series, hosted by REBNY’s Residential Management Council, launches this week. Each ninety-minute seminar in this spring...