Expert calls newest COVID law a political stunt
Legal experts are warning that a new law aimed at protecting small businesses battered by the coronavirus is “unenforceable” and no more than a political
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Appointees announced for City’s Climate Advisory Board
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson announced today the appointment of fifteen individuals to the New York City Climate Advisory Board ahead of
Industry nears deal on trash collection
After months of haggling over how to haul millions of tons of garbage from New York’s streets, the city could vote on a new plan
New York must plan for inevitable downturn
As New York City’s budget process gets underway, one top fiscal watchdog group has cautioned that steps are needed to plan for our immediate future.
2019 marks new era for Garment District as rezoning unlocks development potential
The City Council has voted to change the fabric of the Garment District with a major rezoning plan. The council approved a rezoning that it
Kushner Companies denies wrongdoing as Council announces investigation
Kushner Companies has continued to deny any deliberate attempt to pull rent-regulated apartments out of the system. After a report by the Associated Press prompted
Johnson appeals to real estate world with non-partisan promise
Just three weeks into his new role as speaker of the City Council, Corey Johnson made his pitch to the construction industry as the official
Real Estate industry ready to work with new city council speaker Corey Johnson
The newly-elected City Council speaker Corey Johnson won’t be shying away from real estate issues. Johnson, 35, was elected in an overwhelming majority by his
Steering a new course for New York’s apparel industry
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
Lawmakers want Commercial Rent Tax exemption for small businesses
By Maria Rocha-Buschel Local elected officials gathered at City Hall to announce legislation that would exempt almost 4,000 local businesses in Manhattan from paying Commercial