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Gig Workers Inch Toward Right to Unionize in New York — But There’s a Catch

May 19, 2021, 6:40 p.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

Lawmakers, labor unions and tech companies are nearing a deal on a bill to allow workers for Uber, DoorDash and other app-based outfits to unionize. But they still wouldn’t be considered employees.

Campaign 2021

A Third-Party Run for Mayor in New York? Here’s How It Could Happen

May 17, 2021, 8:40 p.m.May 17, 2021, 8:40 p.m.

To run independently after the primary, candidates would have to gather signatures soon. All the major Democratic contenders ruled that out — except for two. Meanwhile, a third-party scenario is playing out in a Staten Island race.

Queens

Corona, Queens, Still Staggers to Recover From Corona, the Virus

April 28, 2021, 9:02 p.m.May 30, 2024, 12:22 p.m.

While much of New York City springs into hopeful reopening buoyed by widespread vaccination, survivors at the pandemic’s epicenter contend with ongoing economic and emotional traumas. Just ask the vendors in Corona Plaza.

Deliveristas

Food Delivery Workers Could Get Relief From Council Bills to Open Restaurant Restrooms and Regulate Apps

April 27, 2021, 2:32 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:22 p.m.

Burdened food delivery workers could get relief from City Council bills that aim to open doors to restaurant restrooms and let them set limits on where they’ll deliver. Council Carlina Rivera (D-Manhattan), Justin Brannan (D-Brooklyn) and Carlos Menchaca (D-Brooklyn) told THE CITY they plan on introducing a legislative package Thursday, after months-long conversations with […]

Work

How New Yorkers Cut Out of Unemployment and Stimulus Checks Can Tap $2.1B Fund

April 8, 2021, 5:44 p.m.April 8, 2021, 6:52 p.m.

Some 300,000 undocumented New Yorkers are now eligible for help under the historic Excluded Workers Fund established in the state budget. But there are still some more hurdles to get the cash. Here’s a breakdown.

Andrew Cuomo

Weakened Cuomo, Lawmakers Reach Deal on Massive $212 Billion Pandemic Budget

April 6, 2021, 8:30 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

The fiscal plan raises taxes on wealthy New Yorkers, creates a fund for undocumented workers excluded from financial assistance and helps seed Cuomo’s overhaul of Penn Station.

Manhattan

Embattled Cuomo Pushes Skyline-Altering Penn Station Real Estate Plan as Critics Mobilize

April 2, 2021, 10:42 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:53 a.m.

Despite a barrage of scandals plaguing his istration, Gov. Cuomo is flexing muscle to keep a major development scheme in Midtown on track. The mega-project has met little opposition — until recently. State budget negotiations could be key.

Work

Hunger Strikers Demand $3.5B Relief Fund for Undocumented New Yorkers in State Budget. Will Cuomo Come Through?

March 30, 2021, 8:31 p.m.March 30, 2021, 8:43 p.m.

Governor and legislative leaders agree that workers excluded from state and federal COVID economic aid programs should get financial assistance. But Cuomo demand for paper trails has some bill backers alarmed.

Andrew Cuomo

FBI Cuomo Probe Seeks Details on Deal to Shield Nursing Homes from COVID Lawsuits

March 18, 2021, 5:47 p.m.March 18, 2021, 6:15 p.m.

Federal investigators knock on Albany doors to ask about how a health care industry demand to protect nursing home operators made it into the state budget at the height of the pandemic, sources say.

Politics

Cuomo Investigation OKed by Assembly as First Step Toward Impeachment

March 11, 2021, 10:50 p.m.March 11, 2021, 10:50 p.m.

Democrats seek potential grounds for charges against governor following the latest sexual misconduct allegation against the governor: a report of accusations he groped an aide.

Josefa Velasquez

Gig Workers Inch Toward Right to Unionize in New York — But There’s a Catch

A Third-Party Run for Mayor in New York? Here’s How It Could Happen

Corona, Queens, Still Staggers to Recover From Corona, the Virus

Food Delivery Workers Could Get Relief From Council Bills to Open Restaurant Restrooms and Regulate Apps

How New Yorkers Cut Out of Unemployment and Stimulus Checks Can Tap $2.1B Fund

Weakened Cuomo, Lawmakers Reach Deal on Massive $212 Billion Pandemic Budget

Embattled Cuomo Pushes Skyline-Altering Penn Station Real Estate Plan as Critics Mobilize

Hunger Strikers Demand $3.5B Relief Fund for Undocumented New Yorkers in State Budget. Will Cuomo Come Through?

FBI Cuomo Probe Seeks Details on Deal to Shield Nursing Homes from COVID Lawsuits

Cuomo Investigation OKed by Assembly as First Step Toward Impeachment

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