Op-ed: New York City’s short-term rental rules are hurting neighborhood restaurants

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 4/1 7:03A Sandra Jaquez

For generations, small, family-owned, Latino-run restaurants like mine have been an integral part of our communities, offering affordable and diverse food options across the five boroughs. We welcome both neighbors and visitors to enjoy the...

City cannabis czar resigns to prep for next advocacy role

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/31 12:33A John Schroyer, Green Market Repo

New York City’s cannabis czar, Dasheeda Dawson, formally stepped down from her role at Cannabis NYC last week, in order to get some rest and relaxation before she takes on her next project, Dawson told Green Market Report on Friday. Dawson...

A private bank that offers an alternative to large institutions in New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/31 12:03A https://www.crainsnewyork.com/cr

Peapack Private Bank expands into NYC with a new Park Ave Financial Center, offering bespoke banking solutions and wealth management services.

AG James backs city against REBNY challenge to broker fee law

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/28 12:17P Nick Garber

New York State Attorney General Letitia James and a key state agency are coming to the city’s defense in its battle with the Real Estate Board of New York over last year’s law that shifts the responsibility for broker fees from tenants toward...

DOGE cuts to state health agencies larger than expected

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/28 9:04A Amanda D Ambrosio

Federal cuts to the state’s health budget could be 20% higher than officials initially anticipated, thrusting public health programs further into jeopardy, the governor said Friday. State health officials are bracing to lose more than $360...

Roosevelt Hotel to lay off most of its workers

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/28 7:33A Laura Nahmias and Daniela Sirtor

The Roosevelt Hotel, once the symbol of New York City’s migrant crisis, is laying off nearly all of its employees as the city moves to end its use as a shelter and intake center. The former luxury hotel disclosed the move in a notice filed this...

Editorial: Subways are safer, but changing perceptions may take more time

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/28 12:48A https://www.crainsnewyork.com/ed

If riders are going to feel safe getting around on New York City subways, perceptions have to change. It’s pretty clear that reality is changing. Major subway crimes are down 22% from this time last year. However, public perception hasn't caught...

At a Glance: March 28

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/28 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

OPIOID GRANT: The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts granted $2.1 million to four U.S. academic institutions and nonprofits to address behavioral health workforce and bolster substance use disorder treatment, the organization said Thursday....

Election for New York City’s money manager is a battle of the boroughs

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/27 10:48A Nick Garber

Overshadowed by the drama-filled mayoral race, a quietly competitive contest is brewing between the candidates vying to become New York City comptroller: the city’s top watchdog and fiscal officer, charged with auditing its multibillion-dollar...

At a Glance: March 27

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/27 12:33A Ethan Geringer-Sameth, Amanda D

SLEEP APNEA: The City Council passed legislation on Wednesday to establish a pilot program offering free sleep apnea screenings. The bill, sponsored by Upper West Side Democrat Shaun Abreu, would prioritize screenings for people without...

Conservatives sue to overturn City of Yes zoning rewrite

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/26 8:49A Nick Garber

A group of conservative lawmakers and neighborhood groups filed suit on Wednesday to try to overturn New York’s landmark City of Yes zoning reforms, arguing that Mayor Eric Adams’ administration failed to do full environmental reviews and...

Judge appoints receiver for Chetrit-owned apartment complex in Queens

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/26 7:28A Aaron Elstein

A federal judge appointed a receiver to manage two market-rate apartment buildings in Queens after their owner, Meyer Chetrit, fell behind on nearly $2 million in utility bills and risks putting thousands of residents in the dark. The appointment...

Op-ed: Help small businesses by supporting Universal Public Childcare

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/26 7:03A Randy Peers

Marat Zein, HR Manager of Li-Lac Chocolates, has experienced firsthand how the childcare crisis impacts working families and small businesses alike. Like many families, the lack of affordable, reliable childcare prompted his partner to step away...

Long-awaited reforms to city scaffolding laws poised for Council approval

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/26 5:24A Nick Garber

The City Council on Wednesday will approve a package of five bills intended to cut back on the number of scaffolds — known as sidewalk sheds — that have long darkened New York’s streets, and improve the aesthetics of the ones that must remain up....

At a Glance: March 26

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 3/26 12:33A Amanda D Ambrosio

EMERGENCY ROOM UPGRADE: NYU Langone is planning to add a CT scanner to the emergency room on its Manhattan campus to accommodate growth in emergency room visits, according to a certificate-of-need application it filed with the state Department of...