‘Know when to hold and know when to fold’: Progressives accept limits of their power
House liberals dug in hard this year on social spending. Whatever Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) does, they’re ready to declare a win.
US airlines to defend billions received in Covid aid
Major US carriers will account on Wednesday for the $54 billion payroll assistance package awarded by the government to the struggling sector during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Reuters, the Senate Commerce Committee will hear from the chief executives of … Continued
Huge Ma, ‘TurboVax’ Creator, On Why He’s Running for Office in Queens
The news sets up a competitive primary for Assembly District 37, which includes Astoria, Sunnyside, Ridgewood, and Queensbridge, and iterates an increasingly familiar dynamic in Queens politics: a seasoned incumbent facing off against a relative political newcomer. A Chiu Lifelong … Continued
New York May Redistribute 20,000 Unclaimed Rent Relief Checks, Top Official Says
The Office of Temporary and Disability Administration (OTDA) has sent out more than 26,000 notices informing property owners that they will miss out on money they qualify for because they haven’t claimed the cash within 180 days. Sadef Kully The … Continued
Opinion: A Tuition-Free CUNY is an Investment in New York’s Recovery
‘Winning a New Deal for CUNY would benefit literally hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers—an affordable high quality education right here in NYC can lift up families while creating a long term, sustained boon for our local economy.’ CUNY The … Continued