Economy RETAIL SUCKS Full-time retail workers in New York City are making less than they were a decade ago and are largely dependent upon public assistance.
Economy BAD FOR BUSINESS It’s not easy being a small manufacturer in New York City. Now a pending federal budget cut could make it even tougher.
Economy WORKING OVERTIME Senate Democrats are making their last stand to block a White House plan to rewrite the rules governing overtime pay.
Economy GIVING TRENDS Giving to the largest 400 foundations in the U.S. dropped last year for the first time in the 12 years since the Chronicle of Philanthropy began tracking it.
Economy Government POLITICS AS UNUSUAL IN THIS FALL’S CITY COUNCIL RACES In an otherwise sleepy election year, some City Council races are getting interesting as the September 9 primary draws near.
Economy THE MONEY TRAIL Two years ago the feds promised the city $21 billion in recovery aid. What happened to all that money? Here’s the IBO’s breakdown.
Economy STABLE FOUNDATIONS? Foundations say a bill that would force them to make more charitable payouts will undermine longterm stability.
Economy SMALL PROCUREMENT The feds aren’t meeting their mandates on giving contracts to small businesses instead of big corporations.
Economy Housing and Homelessness NYCHA NYCHA APRENTICESHIPS The New York City Housing Authority has agreed to enforce federal and local mandates requiring its contractors to hire public housing residents.
Economy NO DEMAND The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation has cancelled its primary job training program.
