Parks Dept, City Officials Celebrate Opening of New Skate Park in Red Hook

On July 2, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés, and members of the community celebrated the opening of a new skate and BMX park and renovations conducted at Harold Ickes Playground in Red Hook. This project was funded by the New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, and the Office of … <Read More>


Comptroller’s Office Files Suit Against Two Building Owners For Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages

On June 26, 2024, the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Labor Law commenced lawsuits against Planned Lifestyle Services and Planned Building Services. The Comptroller alleges the Planned Companies violated Real Property Tax Law § 421-a, based on not paying prevailing wages and supplemental benefits to building service employees at two buildings.





NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 07/15/24

 

By Jeff Wice and Alexis Marking

VOTING RIGHTS

Mt. Pleasant: Town Board Challengers Ask For Court Conference

Attorneys for the voters challenging Westchester County’s town board over vote dilution issues under the state’s voting rights act have asked Judge David Everett of Westchester County State Supreme Court to schedule a conference to resolve a dispute between the challengers and the town’s Industrial Development Agency. The challengers argue that the agency needs to provide more … <Read More>