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Hochul, who became the state’s first female governor after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned in 2021, has worked hard to distance herself from her predecessor, and from what she has…

ByEse Olumhense 1Comment

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Nov 2021

Economy Housing and Homelessness

De Blasio Said East New York’s Rezoning Would Spur Industrial Jobs Boom. That Hasn’t Happened.

In 2016, the mayor and city officials committed to doubling the manufacturing capacity of the East New York Industrial Business Zone, which they say would help create 3,900 local jobs…

ByDavid Brand 3Comments

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Nov 2021

Economy Opinion

Opinion: Addressing Mental Health Needs Will Help More NYers Get Back to Work

‘The trauma and isolation of the pandemic has taken its toll. In The Bronx, we experienced disproportionately high numbers of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Until the mental health needs…

ByEileen Torres 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Economy Opinion

Opinion: How We Can Rebuild NYC’s Hospitality and Retail Industries

To ensure a stable recovery, the hospitality and retail sectors—which historically employ high numbers of people of color, young adults, immigrants and entry-level workers—must find creative solutions to rebuild their…

BySharon Sewell-Fairman 0Comments

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May 2020

Economy

City’s Workforce Nonprofits, In Need More Than Ever, Face Their Own COVID-19 Crisis

While much attention has been paid to the plight of the unemployed, advocates say another crisis is unfolding among the network of organizations that train, support and connect those job…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Podcasts

NYC’s Tech Boom is Impressive. Is it Inclusive?

Fifty weeks after the Amazon HQ2 deal collapsed, NYC’s economy continues to add jobs, and tech companies continue to invest here. That’s not to say the loss of the deal…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2019

Opinion

CityViews: Mayor’s Progressive Agenda does not Equal Economic Inclusion

‘The glaring omission in Mayor de Blasio’s 2019 State of the City address was what the city would do to support marginalized New Yorkers who are unemployed and not in…

ByJoey Ortiz 1Comment

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Sep 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Looking for the Perfect Employees? Partner with Community Colleges

‘The biggest impact in closing the skills gap will ultimately come from businesses partnering directly with local community colleges on workforce development programs.’

ByJeanne Hardy 0Comments

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Nov 2017

Opinion

CityViews: Despite De Blasio’s Changes, There are Still Barriers to Getting Good Jobs

The administration has taken a crucial leap toward a more effective human capital development system. But for it to realize its full potential—fulfilling the promise of opportunity for many thousands…

ByChristian Gonzalez-Rivera 2Comments

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Feb 2017

In Depth

CityViews: NY Can Resist Trump & GOP’s Austerity to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce

Trump can’t cut services for New Yorkers without the acquiescence of Cuomo and de Blasio – working together, the governor and mayor could prevent Washington austerity from harming us.

ByJesse Laymon 1Comment

In First State of the State, Gov. Hochul Pledges ‘New Era for New York’

De Blasio Said East New York’s Rezoning Would Spur Industrial Jobs Boom. That Hasn’t Happened.

Opinion: Addressing Mental Health Needs Will Help More NYers Get Back to Work

Opinion: How We Can Rebuild NYC’s Hospitality and Retail Industries

City’s Workforce Nonprofits, In Need More Than Ever, Face Their Own COVID-19 Crisis

NYC’s Tech Boom is Impressive. Is it Inclusive?

CityViews: Mayor’s Progressive Agenda does not Equal Economic Inclusion

CityViews: Looking for the Perfect Employees? Partner with Community Colleges

CityViews: Despite De Blasio’s Changes, There are Still Barriers to Getting Good Jobs

CityViews: NY Can Resist Trump & GOP’s Austerity to Build Tomorrow’s Workforce

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