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At Council Hearing, Divided Views On Whether Commercial Rent Regulation Will Bolster City’s Economy
“My parents have decided to consider moving upstate because they cannot afford to be paying that much of an increase,” he said.
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Beth Fertig
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In Pandemic’s Aftermath, Calls Grow For NYC To Regulate Commercial Rents
The City Council’s small business committee has scheduled a hearing Friday on a proposal to regulate commercial rents.
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Beth Fertig
Food
DoorDash Sues NYC Over Sharing Customer Info With Restaurants
The law is intended to help restaurants which have suffered during the pandemic.
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Beth Fertig
Food
As Federal Unemployment Benefits End, Employers Still Struggle To Fill Vacancies
With labor shortages continuing, employers aren’t so sure ending the federal government’s extended unemployment benefits this week will lead to a rush of job seekers.
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Beth Fertig
Food
Meet The Owner Who Got The Smallest Federal Restaurant Grant in New York City
A Brooklyn bar that specializes in craft beer and plays vinyl records got just $1,435 in federal restaurant aid.
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Beth Fertig
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Cuomo’s Critics Worry He Could Be Setting Himself Up to Run Again
By continuing to defend his actions throughout his long resignation statement, the governor’s critics heard the sound of a man who is setting the stage for a comeback.
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Beth Fertig
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Outdoor Dining Is Spreading In NYC, But Not Everywhere
Those outdoor sheds and sidewalk cafés are either popular or a nuisance, depending on whom you ask. But some neighborhoods can’t make them work at all.
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Beth Fertig
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September Reopening? More City Employers Postpone Their Return To The Office
The great reopening New York City envisioned for September is going to take longer, now that businesses are worried about the delta variant.
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Beth Fertig
and
Sean Carlson
Food
With Details Still Pending, Restaurant Industry Accepts City’s New Vaccine Mandate To Avoid Another Shutdown
The city says it’ll spend the next month helping owners acclimate to the new requirement, which could ensure many — but not all — indoor patrons are vaccinated against COVID.
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Beth Fertig
Food
New York City Council Puts New Limits On Food Delivery Apps
The action was in response to the growing popularity of delivery apps during the pandemic, and concerns that they’re taking advantage of hard-hit restaurants.
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Beth Fertig
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In the Push To Lease Manhattan Office Space, B Stands for Better Deals
With a persistent glut of available office space due to the pandemic, landlords at older buildings are making upgrades to lure new tenants.
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Beth Fertig
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In Final $98.7 Billion Budget, De Blasio Places Priority On Schools And Recovery
The budget also includes an increase in police spending of $200 million, which the mayor said is mostly for overtime.
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Jessica Gould
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George Joseph
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Beth Fertig
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Sophia Chang
and
Brigid Bergin
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