…benefits,” concluded President Figueroa. “New York City is a world class city. We attract tens of millions of tourists and visitors from around the world. Our communities and the workers…
February 27, 2013 By Alex Beauchamp, Northeast Region Director Food & Water Watch abeauchamp@fwwatch.org I have great news. The Cuomo administration hasmissed a key fracking deadline, guaranteeing that we’ll keep…
…and Arch two of the world’s biggest coal operators, with gigantic western and international operations. Half a decade ago, the two companies bundled their remaining deep-shaft operations, their retiree obligations…
…state’s undemocratic and arbitrary cap should be welcome news to students, parents and the general public whose rights and local control have been taken away under its provisions. New York’s…
…the need to protect the city’s business community. “If we are going to maintain our top spot as the destination for finance, entrepreneurs and world class talent, we have to…
…World Trade Center consists of a reinforced concrete base made up of over 34,000 tons of rebar and 200,000 cubic yards of concrete, which makes it virtually impregnable to a…
…great news for nurses, their patients and patient care. It is a partnership based on mutual interests, mutual respect, and a mutual desire to provide our members with the tools…
…Postal Service and on millions of customers. It would be particularly harmful to small businesses, rural communities, the elderly, the disabled and others who depend on Saturday delivery for commerce…
…as the greatest city in the world, New York must continue to build and grow – but that it can’t be done “in a cheap way.” “We have to send…
February 7, 2013 By Christine C. Quinn, Speaker NYC Council It’s been reported in the news that Con Ed is seeking to increase its gas and electric rates for New…
