de Blasio is loan ranger in NYC rescue plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio is pushing the city’s business leaders to lobby Albany for a $5 billion borrowing package to get New York City back...
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Cars getting crowded out as New Yorkers put their foot down
In a pileup of recent legislative proposals, the city is continuing its push to squeeze cars and drivers out in favor of a vehicle-free Manhattan....
Sherwin Belkin balks at slew of new laws aimed at corralling rogue landlords
By Sabina Mollot Housing expert Sherwin Belkin has criticized new legislation that cracks down on landlord scofflaws as a misguided move that paints all city...
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...
Institutional investors warming to Airbnb
Airbnb, the short-term apartment rental service, has long sold itself as a way for struggling tenants to make money on the side, exchanging free space...
Mayor doubles OSE budget for Airbnb fight
The Mayor’s Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) was allocated $1.2 million in additional funds to fight illegal conversions of residential units to hotel rooms. Illegal...
Pol wants locals to have more say on landmark work
Council Member Helen Rosenthal is set to introduce a bill tomorrow (Thursday) that would increase community input on renovation plans for landmarked buildings or buildings...