The Ladies’ Mile: property rights vs. preservation
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Preservationists are rallying to defeat two bills recently introduced at City Council, both aimed at regulating the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Chelsea street fair struggles to stay afloat
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The London Terrace, a historic pre-war apartment complex in West Chelsea, hosted its 23rd annual street fair in late September. Although the fair is beloved by the community, it is struggling to stay afloat because of city-mandated fees for street fair organizers.
Al Jazeera America digital moves to unionize
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Al Jazeera America’s Garment District-based digital team announced a petition to unionize on September 3, joining a number of digital media companies which now comprise a growing sector of the unionized American workforce.