Tag: New York City
New York State Enacts Comprehensive Retail Worker Safety Law
Retail workers in New York are set to benefit from enhanced protections against workplace violence and harassment under a new state law, the Retail Worker Safety Act (S. 8358B/A. 8947C). Signed [ more…]
U.S. Risks Falling Behind in Global Infrastructure Race as China’s BRI Surges
The latest report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is outpacing U.S. investments in global infrastructure projects by a staggering margin. According [ more…]
Poverty Rate in NYC Remains Stubbornly High at 18.2%, Racial Disparities Persist
The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey (ACS) data reveals that New York City’s poverty rate remained unchanged at 18.2% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year without [ more…]
NYC Food Pantries See Unprecedented Surge in Demand, Up 82% Since 2019
New York City’s food pantries are experiencing record-breaking demand, with visits surging by more than 80% compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent report from City Harvest, a [ more…]
