Four New York lawmakers are proposing a new program to entice commercial landlords to renegotiate leases and offer long-term, Continue Reading →
NY State And City Lawmakers Propose COVID-19 “Recovery Leases” For Small Businesses
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Department Of Consumer Affairs Begins Accepting Electronic Cigarette Retail Dealer Licenses
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas (pictured above) today announced that the application period for Electronic Cigarette Retail Dealer licenses is now open. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And Speaker Mark-Viverito Announce 90% Drop In Criminal Court Summonses
Mayor de Blasio and Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced today that the City’s enforcement of certain minor offenses, specifically giving officers the option of issuing a civil ticket instead of a criminal court summons under the Criminal Justice Reform Act (CJRA). Continue Reading →
NYC Temporary Closes Stores Illegally Selling Tobacco Products Uptown And In Brooklyn
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the temporary closing of four Manhattan businesses (three uptown): Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rodriguez Leads Supermajority Endorse Public Funding For Citi Bike Expansion
Flanked by colleagues, Citi Bike riders and bike advocates, Ydanis Rodriguez, Chair of the City Council Transportation Committee, released this letter to Mayor de Blasio, signed by 34 Council Members, requesting funding in the upcoming budget for the expansion of Citi Bike to all five boroughs. Continue Reading →Uptowns Rodriguez, Mayor de Blasio And Others Announces Subway Outreach Against Discrimination
The NYC Commission on Human Rights announces today a series of actions to provide New Yorkers with tools to report incidents of discrimination and harassment, as well as information for immigrant communities. Continue Reading →
