Appointees announced for City’s Climate Advisory Board
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Speaker Corey Johnson announced today the appointment of fifteen individuals to the New York City Climate Advisory Board ahead of...
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Developers set to contribute to city-funded housing for homeless
The New York City Council on Thursday will vote on legislation that will require developers of large housing projects receiving financial assistance from the City...
Johnson appeals to real estate world with non-partisan promise
Just three weeks into his new role as speaker of the City Council, Corey Johnson made his pitch to the construction industry as the official...
Real Estate industry ready to work with new city council speaker Corey Johnson
The newly-elected City Council speaker Corey Johnson won’t be shying away from real estate issues. Johnson, 35, was elected in an overwhelming majority by his...
NYC Construction Alliance backs city’s new diversity effort
The New York Construction Alliance (NYCA) has expressed their support for the newly passed bill, Introduction 1382-B. New York City Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr....
City Council set to vote on construction safety bill
The New York City Council is set to vote on a bill that would mandate at least 40 hours of training for construction workers across...
Apprentice programs promote craft training, not safety training
Last week, the New York City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings held a hearing on the Construction Safety Act–a package of 21 new and...
Unions back plan to make clean up HPD
New York City Council, led by Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal, has introduced legislation that seeks to bring greater transparency and accountability to...
Legionnaires’ outbreak spurs important law by Council
By John Banks, REBNY President New York City recently experienced its most acute outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease, resulting in 12 deaths and 115 left ill...
Landlord harassment bill may have side effects
The New York City Council has just introduced a bill that aims to increase the penalties for commercial landlords engaging in tenant harassment. The bill,...