Business Archives – Page 3 of 16 – Politics NY

The lobby of the newly reopened Prince Kitano New York, the Big Apple's first Japanese-owned hotel.

Safe Hotels Act: A public safety measure or blow to NYC’s hospitality industry?

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

illegal smoke shops

Queens

Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs

By Anthony Medina

Amaurys Grullon of Bronx Native collaborated with NYC Votes to engage Bronxites through merch, social media and events.

Bronx County 18-year-olds have state’s lowest voter registration rate: report

By Emily Swanson

WTF Financial Planning event

Business

‘WTF’ is the future like? ‘What The Financial!’ event with AARP New York will help you find the road to prosperity

amNewYork Metro

Outdoor dining setup

Business

NYC launches ‘Marketplace’ for new outdoor dining setups

By Ben Brachfeld

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Queens

Rep. Meeks assures Cambria Heights: Vacant Rite Aid will not become a shelter

By Athena Dawson

moya

Queens

After crackdown on street vendors, CM Moya announces return of multi-agency Roosevelt Avenue Task Force

By Bill Parry

theft

Queens

Sen. John Liu announces new theft prevention laws aimed at protecting small business owners in Queens

By Athena Dawson

smoke shop

Queens

Gov. Hochul initiative targets illegal smoke shops across NYC, paving the way for more closures and hefty fines

By Anthony Medina

Cannabis users outside East Village marijuana shop

Business

Cannabis 101: Confused by New York’s marijuana laws? Here’s what you need to know ahead of 4/‌20

By Christian Murray

vacant storefronts continue to plague NYC

Business

Sign of the times: Why vacant storefronts continue to plague NYC

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

state of the borough

Queens

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing

By Athena Dawson

Rendering of Willets Point

Queens

The final goal: Willets Point plan for new NYCFC soccer stadium and hundreds of affordable apartments gets City Council approval

By Robert Pozarycki

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Bronx Assembly Members Benedetto and Zaccaro Jr. take aim at unlicensed cannabis shops

By Emily Swanson

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Business

Squish! NYC sidewalks to get jam packed if a new bill is passed, business group says

By Barbara Russo

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Housing & Homelessness

Lawsuit challenging NYC property tax system cleared to move forward – opening door for possible, massive changes

By Ben Brachfeld

Food shopper at grocery store checkout line

Business

EXCLUSIVE | City Council member aims to give NYC food shoppers a break at the register if they pay higher than listed price for groceries

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Open cafe or restaurant. Open sign board on glass door in modern cafe coffee shop

‘City of Cement’: Bronx orgs speak out against City of Yes for Economic Opportunity

By Emily Swanson

South Fork Wind

South Fork Wind Whirls Into History Off Montauk

By Timothy Bolger

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City of Yes for Economic Opportunity earns split support from Bronx community boards

By Emily Swanson

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Brooklyn

New $25M beauty manufacturing and innovation hub for Black- and women-owned businesses coming to Brooklyn Navy Yard

By Adam Daly

An outdoor dining setup prototype in NYC

Business

Outdoor dining in NYC: Applications open for permanent program as city unveils new, modular setups

By Ben Brachfeld

Shinnecock billboards now greet drivers in both directions on Sunrise Highway road

NIMBY Issues Hit Home as Shinnecock Nation Cuts New Access Road in Hampton Bays

By Marc Horowitz

Elected officials and union members rallied in Albany to halt SUNY Downstate Hospital's closure.

Brooklyn

Elected officials, unions rally in Albany against SUNY Downstate closure

By Isabel Song Beer

More from Around New York

Candace Castro, who has been a nurse in the Bronx for nearly 40 years, inspired all three of her daughters to follow in her footsteps and enter the medical field.

Three daughters follow in their mother’s footsteps by becoming nurses

The State Capitol building in Albany.

New York State Senate committee approves anti-trans sports bill

bayside

Sixth man indicted for robbery, kidnapping and fatal shooting of drug dealer in Bayside: Feds

boerum hill affordable housing

City to build permanently-affordable ‘Third Act Apartments’ for seniors in Boerum Hill