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In the News – New York State
NYS Bolsters Efforts to Combat
Worker Exploitation
State Allocates Funding, Establishes Anti-Retaliation and Mediation Units, and Launches Website
to Support Task Force to Combat Worker Exploitation
Task Force Moving Forward with 30 Investigations in Multiple Industries across the State
Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced a number of new measures to support the
mission of the State Task Force to Combat Worker Exploitation.
The Task Force will be supported by $700,000 to coordinate outreach and education with
workers and employers, as well as investigations, prosecutions and data collection and compliance
efforts. Also, the Governor has created an Anti-Retaliation Unit and a Mediation Unit within the State
Department of Labor to expedite the disposition of cases generated by the Task Force’s investigations.
These announcements coincide with the first public meeting of the Task Force’s advisory
committee, which was held in New York City. The Task Force is a statewide enforcement effort
targeting multiple industries statewide where workers are often victims of wage theft and subject to
unsafe work conditions, but do not come forward for fear of retaliation. These industries include:
restaurants, supermarkets, car wash, retail, landscaping, nail salons, construction, farming,
maintenance, home health care, laundry, janitorial and cleaning services, and truck and waste disposal
drivers.
According to the Governor, to date, the Task Force has opened 30 joint-agency enforcement
cases across the state. The 30 employers at the center of these investigations are accused of violating
child labor laws, violating wage theft protections, retaliating against employees who complain of wage
and workplace violations, failing to carry appropriate Workers Compensation Insurance or contributing
to the Unemployment Insurance Fund. The industries include restaurants and delis, supermarkets and
housecleaning companies, landscaping and car washes.
The Anti-Retaliation Unit will work with all Task Force agencies to immediately engage an
employer who faces an allegation of retaliation. The unit of attorneys and investigators will inform
affected employers of the legal and financial consequences of engaging in retaliation against a worker
in order to reverse the retaliatory action. Worker advocacy groups and employer advocates will have
access to the unit by contacting the Task Force Hotline at 1-888-469-7365.
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The Mediation Unit will expand on the Department of Labor’s Compliance Conference system
to provide opportunities for employees and employers to reach resolution of workplace violations
during an investigation, but before the issuance of an Order to Comply.
Governor also announced that the State has launched a new website
(www.ny.gov/EndWorkerExploitation) to provide workers, employers and the general public with
information about the Task Force and how to come forward and help combat worker exploitation.
The Governor’s Exploited Workers Task Force is composed of more than 10 State agencies,
including the Departments of State, Labor, Agriculture and Markets and Tax and Finance, as well as
the Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Criminal Justice Services, State Police and
Office of Faith Based Services.
The Task Force’s Advisory Committee, consisting of labor, business and civil rights leaders,
will provide Governor Cuomo with legislative, regulatory and administrative recommendations. The
committee held its first meeting in August and will provide its first set of recommendations by
December, for consideration during the 2016 legislative session.
Bills Delivered to the Governor
A1327A Sponsored by M of A Cahill (Senator Hannon) -- Provides for the expedited utilization
review of court ordered mental health and/or substance use disorder services.
A2778 Sponsored by M of A McDonald (Senator Marchione) -- Relates to community based
initiatives for the purpose of trapping, neutering, vaccinating and returning feral cats to the area from
which they were trapped.
A3563C Sponsored by M of A Lavine (Senator Valesky) -- Exempts certain persons who administer
and score objective psychological tests from provisions of law relating to the practice of the profession
of psychology.
A5290 Sponsored by M of A Abbate (Senator Golden) -- Relates to accidental disability retirement for
uniformed court officers and peace officers employed in the unified court system.
A6045B Sponsored by M of A Abbate (Senator Golden) -- Provides beneficiaries with the same
allocation of retirement benefits.
A6771A Sponsored by M of A Abbate (Senator Golden) -- Relates to age and service eligibility
requirements for ordinary retirement for members of the unified court system.
A7207 Sponsored by M of A Magee (Senator Ritchie) -- Provides for training for police regarding
animal cruelty and protection laws.
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A7641 Sponsored by M of A Brennan (Senator Razenhofer) -- Relates to the effectiveness of
provisions of law relating to prohibiting employees of a not-for-profit corporation from serving as chair
of the board.
S4327A Sponsored by Senator Hannon (M of A Rosenthal) -- Allows companion dogs at food service
establishments in outdoor dining areas in certain conditions.
S5796 Sponsored by Senator Savino (M of A Abbate) -- Grants employees in labor class positions
rights with regards to the suspension or demotion upon abolition or reduction of certain positions.
S5799A Sponsored by Senator Griffo (M of A Cahill) -- Exempts utility workers from state and local
traveling bans during declared emergencies.
S5937 Sponsored by Senator Larkin (M of A Paulin) -- Provides credit to members of public
retirement systems of the state for military service rendered during certain periods.
In the News – New York City
Comptroller Stringer 2015 Analysis:
Violence at City Jails Spikes Dramatically and
Cost Per Inmate Explodes Even as Inmate
Population Declines
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer today issued a follow-up to his 2014 analysis of
rising violence and escalating expenditures in the City’s jails.
The new analysis finds that the problem has continued to grow, with taxpayers spending more
money on fewer inmates.
“There is definitely something wrong with this picture: the jail population in New York City is
the lowest in thirty-one years, but the rate of violent incidents is accelerating at an alarming pace,”
commented Comptroller Stringer. “At the same time, the Department of Correction is pouring huge
amounts of money into this problem, but we aren’t seeing any real results or improvements. We need to
find ways to protect both guards and inmates, while at the same time making sure that the substantial
resources being spent on this problem aren’t simply wasted.”
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Comptroller Stringer’s analysis showed that:
The average daily number of inmates held in New York City’s jails declined by 10 percent in
FY15 compared to FY14, to a 31-year low of 10,240. In contrast, between FY07 and FY14, the
population declined an average of just 2.9 percent a year.
At the same time, the Department of Correction’s spending continued to rise. As a result, the
annual cost per inmate reached $112,665, an increase of 17 percent over the FY14 cost. This
was the largest yearly percentage increase in at least three decades.
Agency-wide overtime costs also surged, despite a higher uniformed officer-to-inmate
ratio. During 2015 overtime expenses increased 41 percent over the previous year. In contrast,
the annual average increase between FY07 and FY14 was about 5 percent. The average FY15
overtime expense per employee was over $19,200.
Overtime on a per-inmate basis in FY15 – the total overtime expense incurred, divided by the
average daily number of inmates — increased a staggering 57 percent compared to the year
before.
Despite the substantial increase in spending, City jails have become more dangerous in recent
years, with the rate of fight/assault infractions increasing 19 percent in FY15, reflecting a rate of
920 altercations per 1,000 average daily population (ADP). In comparison, the rate in FY14 was
774 altercations per 1,000 ADP.
Assaults committed by inmates on staff rose 46 percent, increasing from 70.8 assaults per 1,000
ADP in FY14, to 103.2 assaults per 1,000 ADP in FY15.
Incidents and allegations of the use of force by uniformed employees on inmates increased by
27 percent, reaching 471 complaints per 1,000 ADP in FY15, as compared to 370 in FY14.
Overall, between FY07 and FY15, the Correction uniformed headcount declined by almost five
percent, a smaller rate of decline than the inmate population. As a result, the uniformed
employee to inmate ratio has risen from 0.66 per inmate in FY07, to 0.86 per inmate in FY15 –
the highest uniformed employee to inmate ratio since at least 1977 – the earliest year that this
data appeared in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
New York City’s costs per inmate are more than twice as high as a number of other large cities,
including Philadelphia, Los Angeles County, Cook County, and Miami-Dade County.
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According to the Comptroller, the Administration has invested in various new initiatives to
help address the violence in City jails. In 2014, the City implemented alternatives to solitary
confinement for inmates with a mental illness. This past March, the Department of Correction
developed an Anti-Violence Reform Agenda tasked with developing strategies to reduce violence in
jails. These changes include more security camera coverage, new housing strategies and inmate
programming. Last month, the City Council passed several bills with new reporting requirements aimed
at increasing transparency at the Department of Correction.
“This is the second year in a row that we have seen an escalation of disturbing trends,” added
Comptroller Stringer. “With costs per inmate that are twice as high as many other cities, it is clear the
situation at New York City jails is completely out of hand.”
NYC Launches “Bail Lab” to Reduce
Reliance on Bail
City to Test Bail Alternatives and Payment Strategies, Expand Data on
Defendants’ Risk
Mayor Bill de Blasio this week unveiled the Bail Lab, the City’s strategy to reform New York
City’s bail system.
In the coming year, the Bail Lab will partner with the courts to test alternatives to money bail,
working with judges to use alternatives, testing payment strategies, and expanding data on defendants’
risks. Under the program, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) will work with prosecutors
and members of the defense bar to conduct a series of experiments to determine the effectiveness of
other ways of encouraging defendants to return to court. In addition, MOCJ will conduct research on
the barriers to judges using alternative forms of bail, and partner with the courts to provide training for
judges on the effective alternatives to money bail. The Vera Institute of Justice will support this
research.
“Whether or not someone is in a cell on Riker’s Island cannot simply be determined by how
much money they have in the bank – and the research and tests we will conduct through the Bail Lab
will help us build a fairer and safer criminal justice system,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
According to the Mayor, there is a lack of evidence that money is effective in encouraging
defendants to return. He cited the bail fund currently operating in the Bronx which has experienced a
96 percent success rate of individuals returning to court despite not having paid money bail and
suggested that a factor other than a money deposit is motivating them to return to court.
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“Research shows that in many cases bail is unnecessary to secure a defendant’s return to
court,” explained Nicholas Turner, President of the Vera Institute of Justice. “Too often, setting bail
results in unintended and unjust outcomes. When a person takes a plea at arraignment to avoid bail
being set, or pleads guilty to get out of jail because he or she cannot afford bail, there can be lifelong
implications for factors ranging from employment to housing to immigration status. We look forward
to working with the judiciary, prosecutors, and defenders to expand the number of people released pre-
trial and promoting due process while maintaining public safety.”
The administration also launched an interactive website – www.bail-lab.nyc – that invites the
public to “crowdsource” problems associated with bail in New York City.. Throughout the next year,
the MOCJ will review the site for user input, and add to this online hub as experiments are conducted.
The Bail Lab’s efforts will be guided by an advisory board, including New York State Chief
Judge Jonathan Lippman, founder of the Vera Institute Herb Sturz, Director Emeritus of the Pretrial
Justice Institute Tim Murray, and University of Chicago Professor Jens Ludwig.
“The need to overhaul New York’s bail system has never been more urgent. I commend Mayor
de Blasio on the launch of this highly innovative, research-driven program, as well as for his ongoing
support of other efforts ─ including a series of reforms I recently announced ─ toward an efficient, just
bail system that carefully balances the public safety and the due process rights of all New Yorkers,
regardless of their socioeconomic status,” said New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman.
In addition to Bail Lab, the City is also promoting other programs to reduce reliance on money
bail including:
Supporting Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s creation of a citywide bail fund,
and working with the Council to create eligibility criteria for this valuable program.
Pursuing a change to state law to allow judges to consider public safety risk when
making bail determinations.
Launching a program that will supervise 3,000 eligible, low-risk defendants in the
community instead of detaining them while they wait for trial.
Briefs
Panel Recommends Seven Candidates for State’s Top Judicial Post
The state Commission on Judicial Nomination this week sent Governor Andrew Cuomo seven
candidates to replace retiring Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman. Governor Cuomo must make his
nomination between November 15th
and December 1st. The recommendation is subject to Senate
confirmation.
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The nominees are:
A. Gail Prudenti, former state chief administrative judge.
Michael J. Garcia, former Manhattan U.S. attorney.
Janet DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney.
Carey R. Dunne, chair of the Special Commission on the Future of New York State Courts.
Caitlin J. Halligan, the state's former Solicitor General.
Rowan D. Wilson, a partner with the Manhattan firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore .
Stephen P. Younger, a partner with the Manhattan firm of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler.
NY Gets ID Extension From Feds
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) this week announced that the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has granted New York State a one-year REAL ID extension.
During this extension period, any New Yorker with a standard driver license or non-driver ID
will be able to board an airplane or enter a federal building without secondary identification.
“This extension guarantees that New Yorkers will be able to use their driver licenses or ID cards
as they did before,” said DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner Terri Egan. “DMV continues to work
with DHS to ensure all New York State licenses and non-driver IDs remain acceptable for REAL ID
purposes.”
The REAL ID Act is a federal law passed by Congress after 9/11 that establishes specific
federal requirements for state-issued driver licenses and identity cards in order to prevent terrorists
from evading detection by using fraudulent identification. The law prohibits the use of a driver license
or identification card that does not meet the federal requirements to access certain federal facilities and,
eventually, at airports.
MTA Funding Agreement
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast this
week announced that an agreement has been reached on the remaining funding for the MTA Capital
Program. New York State has committed to provide $8.3 billion, and New York City has committed to
provide $2.5 billion. The MTA Program totals $26.1 billion.
At the State’s direction, the MTA recently reduced the Capital Program Review Board
component of the Capital Program from $29 billion to $26.8 billion by utilizing alternative delivery
methods such as design-build and public-private partnerships, as well as streamlined and negotiated
procurement processes. The remaining $700 million (difference between the program scope of $26.8
billion and the agreed to $26.1 billion) will be closed by MTA efforts to seek further efficiencies or
necessary program reductions.
Specifics on the State and City funding are yet to be released.
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State Liquor Authority Approves 12 Reforms to Support
NY’s Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Industries
The State Liquor Authority this week approved 12 advisories to help support the continued
growth and development of New York’s beverage manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers. The
advisories are the result of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cider Summit, where
industry participants raised specific legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry.
SLA advisories take effect immediately and will:
Allow salespeople to represent multiple craft beverage manufacturers.
Allow multiple craft manufacturer branch offices at the same location.
Provide guidance for contract brewing. The advisory explicitly authorizes contract
brewing, allowing small breweries to use the facilities of a larger producer to
manufacturer beer.
Update the marketing permits. Brewers may now purchase beer used in tastings at a
retail location from the retailer, increasing the number of tastings conducted and saving
manufacturers transportation costs.
Authorize home wine making centers. The SLA will issue permits for wineries and farm
wineries to operate as “home wine-making” centers..
Authorize tastings at wine schools and other alcoholic beverage education classes and
seminars.
Create a craft beverage tasting permit for non-profits. The SLA Board authorized
permits for not-for-profits to charge admission at events where manufacturers and
wholesalers offer samples and sales of alcoholic beverages.
Allow off-premises beer retailers to fill orders for growlers at a warehouse, rather than
having to conduct the activity at their licensed premises.
Lower fees for seasonal additional bars. The SLA Board authorized the issuance of pro-
rated fee for “add bars” so retailers operating a bar on a seasonal basis, for instance on
an outdoor patio or deck, are charged a fee based on the months the bar will be in
operation.
Clarify the ability of out-of-state brew pub owners to operate a restaurant in New York.
This change will allow these companies to expand their business in this state, and
licensees in this state to consider opportunities in other states.
Clarify rules for conducting raffles and games of chance conducted by retailers. New
guidance will allow not-for-profit organizations to conduct fundraising activities in a
retail establishment provided the activities are in accordance with state laws and
regulations.
Provide assistance for nonprofit club licensees. The SLA today provided guidance for
club licensees regarding their ability to serve non-members.
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NYS AG & US Department of Labor:
Four Papa John’s Franchises to Pay Back Workers for Wage Theft
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and the U.S. Department of Labor announced four
settlements totaling nearly $500,000 with three current Papa John’s Pizza franchisees and one former
franchisee, who together owned a total of nine restaurants in Queens, The Bronx, and Brooklyn.
The franchisees investigated by the Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Wage and Hour Division admitted to a number of labor violations, including minimum wage, overtime
and other labor law protections. Back wages and damages will be distributed to over 250 underpaid
workers.
In addition to payment of $469,355 in back wages and liquidated damages, the franchisees
which remain open must also institute complaint procedures, post a statement of employees’ rights, and
designate an officer to submit quarterly reports to the Attorney General's Office regarding ongoing
compliance for three years. One franchisee must also retain an independent monitor going forward.
NYC’s Entertainment Industry Brings $8.7 Billion into Local Economy
New York City’s filmed entertainment industry now contributes $8.7 billion to the local
economy, an increase of more than 1.5 billion, or 21 percent, since 2011, according to a report released
by the de Blasio administration.
According to an independent study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), New
York City is one of only three cities in the world with a filming community large enough to enable a
production to be made without needing any roles to be brought in from other locations, including cast,
crew members, and the creative team. Full-time equivalent jobs in the city’s industry have grown 10
percent, from 94,000 to 104,000 over the last four years.
Report findings include:
The $1.6 billion increase since 2011 is a result of film and television production spending on
items such as crew salaries, catering, location rentals, set construction, set decoration, costumes,
and other needed supplies. This continued increase in spending creates a ripple effect through
the city’s economy, creating more economic activity and jobs, indirectly supporting an
additional 20,000 full-time equivalent jobs.
The city is also home to a thriving independent movie scene with the largest concentration of
documentary production in the United States. Theatre in New York City has also seen a steady
upward trend in employment with a 2.1 percent annual growth and a strong growth in revenues
(up 5.5 percent per year in the last four years), due to diversification of audiences and shows
and the cross pollination of stories and acting talent from film and TV.
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Live filming in New York City – including morning and late night shows such as the Today
Show, Good Morning America, The Late Show, and The Tonight Show – attract a yearly
audience of 575,000 and generate $45 million in tourist revenue for the city.
The study also examined how the local media and entertainment industry did during the
financial crisis, finding that it outperformed the overall New York City and U.S. economies, lost
fewer jobs, and grew more rapidly in the recovery. While the city’s media sector lost 10,000 in
2008-2009, within a few years it had gained 25,000 full-time equivalent positions.
Millions of NYers Fail to Use Health Plan
A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that more than half of the uninsured in
New York are not taking advantage of the state's expanded Medicaid program and subsidies available
under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically, of the 1.4 million uninsured individuals in New
York, 37 percent qualify for Medicaid and 21 percent could get premium subsidies via tax credits on
the State’s Health Care Exchange.
According to the report, the remaining uninsured are either undocumented immigrants who do
not qualify under the program, workers that have not signed up for insurance available through
employers, or workers that make too much money to receive subsidies.
New York’s figures coincide with the report’s national findings which show that of 32.3 million
individuals without health insurance, almost 16 million do not take advantage of expanded Medicaid
programs or ACA marketplace subsidies.
Proposal Seeks HPD Ombudsman for Construction Work Violations
Responding to concerns regarding employment practices on New York City construction
projects, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Council Member Helen Rosenthal introduced
legislation this week to create an ombudsman position at the Department of Housing Preservation and
Development (HPD). The legislation is aimed at curbing incidences of discrimination and wage theft
on HPD projects.
Under the legislation, substantiated complaints would be considered in relation to contractor
inclusion on the City’s preferred list. In addition, the bill also requires the ombudsman to submit
monthly reports to HPD’s Commissioner and release an annual summary of its work online, including
details of substantiated complaints.
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Mayor Signs Legislation to Extend Health Insurance Benefits to Family
Members of Late Sanitation Sergeant Frank Musella
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation (Introduction 903) to extend health insurance benefits to
the widow and family of Frank Musella, a sergeant in the Department of Sanitation who passed away
while on duty in Staten Island. New York City Code grants authority to the Mayor to use his or her
discretion to extend benefits to the spouses, domestic partners and eligible dependent children of
employees of the specified agencies who died during the course of their employment.
“For nearly a decade, Sergeant Musella worked hard to keep our city clean and safe. This bill
grants me the authority to show the City’s deep respect for one of our city’s families and pay tribute to
legacy of a New Yorker who is greatly missed,” said Mayor de Blasio.
On July 29th, 2015, Sergeant Musella, was on patrol when he was stricken by a heart ailment.
“Intro 903, provides critical health insurance to his widow, Alessandra, and two young children,
Frank Jr. and Anthony. Sergeant Musella made important contributions to keeping the city clean and
safe over his nine year career. Passage of intro 903 recognizes his service and seeks to ease the
financial burdens on his family,” said Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia.
Coming Up
New York State
Tuesday, October 20th
The Adequacy of Supports and Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 21st
State resource funding to protect consumers, including seniors, from frauds and scams
Assembly Committees on Consumer Affairs and Protection & Aging and Assembly Subcommittee on
Consumer Fraud Protection
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, 331 East 70th Street, New York, 10 a.m. to Noon.
To examine initiatives and determine best practices for job skill training and re-training programs,
and provide recommendations to foster workforce development in New York State
Senate Task Force on Workforce Development
20 Fourth Street, Rochester, 11 a.m.
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Transition of Behavioral Health Supports and Services into Managed Care
Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 22nd
Budget oversight hearing for the Assembly Standing Committees on Local Governments and Cities
Joint – Assembly Committees on Local Governments & Cities
Roosevelt Hearing Room C, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Albany, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, October 23rd
Providing Affordable and High Quality Cable, Broadband, and Telephone Service
Assembly Committees on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions & Economic Development, Job
Creation, Commerce and Industry
Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, Room 1923, 19th Floor, New York, 10:30 a.m.
New York City
Monday, October 19th
Committees on Courts & Legal Services and Immigration, Council Chambers – City Hall, 10 a.m.
Oversight-Evaluating Attorney Compliances with Padilla v. Kentucky.
Committee on Civil Rights, Committee Room – City Hall, 1 p.m.
Int 0805-2015 In relation to expanding protection of NYC human rights law.
Int 0817-2015 In relation to clarifying definition of “place or provider of public accommodation.”
Int 0827-2015 In relation to expanding the prohibition against source of income discrimination in housing
accommodations.
Int 0832-2015 In relation to prohibiting discrimination in housing accommodations on the basis of an
individual’s status as a victim of domestic violence.
Tuesday, October 20th
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, 250 Broadway—Committee Room 16th FL, 9:30 a.m.
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses, 250 Broadway,16th FL, 11 a.m.
Subcommittee on Planning, Dispositions and Concessions, 250 Broadway, 16th FL, 1 p.m.
Committee on Cultural Affairs and Subcommittee on Libraries, Council Chambers – City Hall, 10 a.m.
Oversight-Six Day Service at Public Libraries.
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Thursday, October 22nd
Committee on Transportation, Council Chambers – City Hall, 10 a.m.
Committee on Finance, 250 Broadway—Committee Room 16th FL 10 a.m.
T2015-3640 In relation to extending the biotechnology credit against the unincorporated business tax and
the general corporation tax.
Committee on Land Use, Committee Room – City Hall, 11a.m.
Committee on Economic Development, Council Chambers – City Hall, 1 p.m.
Int 0128-2014 In relation to requiring that community planning boards receive an annual report.
Int 0704-2015 In relation to gender in the workforce.
Int 0705-2015 In relation to racial diversity in the workforce.
Committee on Recovery and Resiliency, Committee Room – City Hall, 1:00 p.m.
Oversight-The State of Coastal Storm Resiliency in the City.
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