Workers Rally against Cuomo and Department of Labor to Urge Solutions for Wage Theft
To address the problem of wage theft, over 30 low-income workers gathered outside the Department of Labor on Nov.12th to urge the Department and Governor Cuomo to enforce labor law.
Workers are Ready to Sue NYS Department of Labor
Workers rallied in front of the NYS Department of Labor, and demand the department to enforce the labor law. National Center for Law and Economic Justice and the National Mobilization Against Sweatshops says they are ready to file a lawsuit against DOL.
Time To SWEAT
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice has teamed up with the National Mobilization Against SweatShops to help support exploited workers.
New York Builds Towards Reputation as Tech’s New Capital City
A new multi-million dollar partnership will expand rapidly growing tech and computer science graduate programs in New York City. AOL says it is investing in New York’s future as tech’s new home base.
Crime Awareness on the Agenda of Elmhurst
Since the Pan America Hotel on Queens Boulevard was converted to a homeless shelter this past June, there has been more talk of crime in the neighborhood. Although Police data shows the crime rate has not climbed, community activists worry the reluctance of Asian immigrants to report crimes to the police has become a problem in the neighborhood.
New waterfront park, Less waterfront access
Community’s fight for a waterfront park in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Generation Gentrification — A Case Study of Highbridge, Bronx
Low income housing leads to gentrification; people from higher income brackets move into affordable rent areas. What matters most, however, is keeping a portion of low-income housing for the the native residents who need to live there the most.
A Space for Artists in Bushwick
Bushwick is one of the many places in New York City where the concepts of zoning and rezoning are becoming more and more relevant in the civic lives of different organized groups and residents who fear they will not be able to stay in their homes or keep their businesses running for the next few years because of rising rent prices.
