The legislation would make it illegal for offices to retaliate against employees who wish to stay disconnected after hours.
Category: Politics
Politics
Cut processed meats from schools: Pols
Eric Adams wants students to begin learning healthy diets early.
Coney Island boardwalk on track to landmark status
The iconic wooden path may join other city icons like the Empire State Building.
Council investigating alleged Kushner Co violations
Allegations that Jared Kushner’s real estate company engaged in tenant harassment are under scrutiny by the Council’s Oversight and Investigations Committee.
Inwood rezoning could price out locals: Advocates
The future of Inwood is in the air, and there is a lot of questions on how the community will benefit.
NYC’s nightlife mayor is Ariel Palitz
The city’s music and dance community now has a voice at City Hall.
JPMorgan Chase plans to replace HQ in midtown east
The first proposal for the rezoned area around Grand Central Terminal isn’t getting a lot of love from the community.
Ja Rule joins rally for NYCHA residents with heating issues
The Queens born hip hop artist said he’s fed up with the city’s lack of improvements to public housing.
Bronx groups criticize mayor’s jail plan
Community leaders, residents, and elected officials are not happy that the mayor kept his proposal for a new detention facility in Mott Haven.
NYC’s international student numbers up amid immigration debate
The reputation of New York colleges is stronger than the anti-immigrant sentiment from Washington.
Mayor calls on federal gov. to remove bias from Census
Mayor Bill de Blasio and 160 of his counterparts from around the country want to ensure the 2020 count is conducted throughly and fairly.
City leaders vow to fight Ravi Ragbir deportation
The immigrant activist’s struggle has garnered the attention of the new Council speaker.
Council bill to require translators at all public meetings
A legislation would bridge the gap with civic engagement among non English speakers.
NYC’s 311 services will respond to Twitter requests 24/7
New Yorkers now have another way to get information and file complaints.
Cuomo fights net neutrality repeal with exec order
The fight over the future of net neutrality heated up in New York.
Erica Garner funeral draws hundreds, marred by fight
A tense situation erupted outside the funeral of the late activist.
NY Salvadorans angry after Trump announces end of TPS
The city’s community and elected officials called the move cruel and are worried about the 15,000 children who would be affected.
Council speaker releases proposals to bolster retail sector
A report by the City Council aims to curb the loss of mom and pops throughout the city. Retail owners, however, have mixed feelings.
Broadway Triangle development lawsuit settled
The development will now be 100% affordable and the city will take steps to ensure it is more inclusive.
Net neutrality vote must wait until end of comment investigation: AG
The state’s top prosecutor and a FCC commissioner say the federal government needs to get to the bottom of the alleged identity theft.