…released today by a coalition of labor leaders, advocates and elected officials in a news conference in front of City Hall. The report’s release, which was timed to take place…
…vehicles are readily available in US cities and the world. Every cab in London is accessible and there is extensive accessible service across Britain, Europe, Australia, even Costa Rica. New…
…terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, issued the following statement:”This is monumental news for so many Long Islanders who lost loved ones on September 11 and responded so selflessly after…
April 29, 2011 By Joel Shufro Today, April 28th is Worker Memorial Day, a day on which we remember the millions of brothers and sisters, here and throughout the world,…
…corresponding borough president appoints the board members. Community boards allow the City Planning Commission an opportunity to hear from the public. Although community boards don’t get the final word on…
By Erica Varlese A New York Wal-Mart was on the agenda yesterday for Community Board 3’s meeting. Similarly, the Daily News covered a report that shows Wal-Mart pushes local stores…
…influence of money in politics, a radicalized Republican Party and the growth of corporate influence in American politics. As the nation drifts toward economic decline and financial insecurity, a growing…
By Erica Varlese Al Jazeera provides pictures of May Day marches around the world. A new report was published yesterday by the Regional Plan Association claiming that open shops have…
By Erica Varlese A feature story in the Daily News suggests that unions are lessening in number and power nationwide due to cumbersome work regulations. Layoffs of 400 to 425…
…same sex marriage. The National Labor Relations Board is also planning to file federal lawsuits against Arizona and South Dakota regarding laws in both states that prohibit private sector employees…
