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NYC Construction Employment Improves

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April 30, 2013
By Neal Tepel
New York, NY - Private sector construction employment in New York City rose 2.4 percent in 2012 while wages have remained virtually unchanged, according to a New York Building Congress analysis of New York State Department of Labor employment statistics.
New York, NY - Private sector construction employment in New York City rose 2.4 percent in 2012 while wages have remained virtually unchanged, according to a New York Building Congress analysis of New York State Department of Labor employment statistics.

Divestment Against companies that manufacture assault weapons With Public Advocate Bill de Blasio

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April 9, 2013
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio joined MSNBC’s Martin Bashir April 8, 2013r to discuss his national divestment campaign against companies that manufacture assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips for the civilian market.
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio joined MSNBC’s Martin Bashir April 8, 2013r to discuss his national divestment campaign against companies that manufacture assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips for the civilian market.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and a Game of "Hide and Seek"

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April 8, 2013
By Bradley Gerstman
Mayor Bloomberg’s latest attempt at a nanny New York City has reached an all time low. Targeting the experimental nature of underage smokers the Mayor’s innovative plan of “hide and seek” contends that if cigarettes are not visible to children, they will simply forget where such products are being sold.
Mayor Bloomberg’s latest attempt at a nanny New York City has reached an all time low. Targeting the experimental nature of underage smokers the Mayor’s innovative plan of “hide and seek” contends that if cigarettes are not visible to children, they will simply forget where such products are being sold.

UWUA Wins $1.25 Million Settlement at FirstEnergy

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April 5, 2013
By Neal Tepel
Shinnston, W.Va. - The Utility Workers Union of America announced March 28, 2013 that its members at FirstEnergy’s Harrison Power Station will receive $1.25 million under a settlement agreement negotiated by the UWUA to resolve numerous unfair labor practice charges against the company.
Shinnston, W.Va. - The Utility Workers Union of America announced March 28, 2013 that its members at FirstEnergy’s Harrison Power Station will receive $1.25 million under a settlement agreement negotiated by the UWUA to resolve numerous unfair labor practice charges against the company.

FEMA Assistance Deadline Extended

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March 27, 2013


By Stephanie West
The deadline for residents living in one of the thirteen disaster-declared counties to register for FEMA assistance has been extended to April 13, 2013. The previous deadline was March 29, 2013.

The deadline for residents living in one of the thirteen disaster-declared counties to register for FEMA assistance has been extended to April 13, 2013. The previous deadline was March 29, 2013.

Housing Extension for Sandy Victims

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March 21, 2013
By Stephanie WestSuperstorm Sandy destruction

Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended in NY for an Additional 14 Days.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 14-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which allows eligible survivors from Superstorm Sandy who cannot return to their homes to stay in participating hotels or motels.

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