Inflation, Job Uncertainty, and Political Plans: Trump’s Policies and Andrew Cuomo’s Economic Vision for NYC

Inflation, Job Uncertainty, and Political Plans: Trump’s Policies and Andrew Cuomo’s Economic Vision for NYC

By: Chris Tobias New York City is grappling with a dual economic challenge: persistent inflation that has driven consumer prices up nearly 22% since 2019, and a job market showing early signs of instability. For working-class New Yorkers, rising costs for essentials like food and transportation are straining household budgets, while the specter of slowing […]

New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

New York’s Economy Teeters on a Precipice

By Greg David, THE CITY  Strong job growth and Wall Street bonuses show momentum but consumers are worried, tourism could weaken and layoffs loom. New York City is stuck in the middle of two crosscurrents that will determine whether the local economy will continue to grow this year or plunge into a recession. Big Wall […]

Urban Matters | Looking for Reform in All the Wrong Places: Why Can’t We Get Home Health Care Right?

Urban Matters | Looking for Reform in All the Wrong Places: Why Can’t We Get Home Health Care Right?

By Barbara Caress, Center for New York City Affairs “A racket.” That’s how Governor Kathy Hochul has bluntly described a key part of what is unquestionably New York City’s biggest job-creating industry: Medicaid-financed home care. Without home care increases, New York City’s job count would still be less than it was pre-pandemic. Hochul wants to save an […]

Dept. of Design & Construction’s Manhattan Construction Career & Training Resource Fair

Dept. of Design & Construction’s Manhattan Construction Career & Training Resource Fair

Date: Wed. December 4, 2024 Location: National Museum of the American Indian: 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004 Doors Open for Job Seekers: 10:00 am Session: 10:00 am– 3:00 pm Please register using this link: https://bit.ly/NYC12-04-24 QR code to  register to attend: This Career Fair is in partnership with the Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs; Manhattan Borough […]