Age discrimination complaints are hard to litigate. So older workers in New York City and elsewhere are turning from the court of law to that of public opinion to press their case for respect.
Campaign 2017: The Policy Shop
Policy Brief: NYC’s Looming Task of Property Tax Reform
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Maybe it sounds boring. But it ain’t simple, that’s for sure.
BRONX BUREAU
Bronx Council Candidate Corners Beauty Salon Vote
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The concerns of small businesses in the Bronx are driving at least some toward Randy Abreu, a Democrat running for Council.
ECONOMY
Older Gig Economy Workers Face Unique Challenges
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The popular image of a gig economy worker is of a Milennial with little interest in traditional employment. But older workers, who have left or been forced from regular jobs, are a huge part of the sector.
ZoneIn
In Upper Manhattan, Visions of a Tech Economy
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Some entrepreneurs and elected officials are striving to develop a tech economy in Harlem and Inwood—and discussing how to ensure that it leads to inclusive prosperity, not displacement.
agriculture
Lawsuit Seeks to Win Organizing Rights for New York’s Farmworkers
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A former dairy worker is leading the push to close a loophole in labor laws. Agriculture businesses claim farmworkers are trying an end run through the courts after repeatedly failing to make their case in the state legislature.
Bronx
Video: Update on Cuomo’s South Bronx Poverty Plan
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The plan soon to emerge from the Bronx segment of the governor’s Empire Poverty Reduction Initiative will set the stage for the most important question: Will the state apply adequate resources to addressing, rather than diagnosing, poverty?
ECONOMY
Key Question in Garment District Debate: Where do the Workers Come From?
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City Hall and critics argue over whether moving the industry hub to Sunset Park will make life better or worse for workers, and if that will affect companies’ decisions to stay, move or shut down.
buses
How to Deal with the Coming L-pocalypse? One Idea is to Ban Cars from 14th Street
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The city needs to come up with a plan to deal with the looming shutdown of the L train. One idea gaining steam would be a transit no-brainer and a political power-lift.
BROOKLYN BUREAU
What’s Behind the Long Lines and Angry Voices at Many City Post Offices
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Machine problems and low morale undermine a service that’s especially critical for the poor.
de Blasio
City Pushed for More Aggressive Industrial Policy
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The de Blasio administration is already taking some of the steps that advocates want to see, but they are hoping for faster action.