NY: Consumer
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Report: NY should evaluate pros, cons of 'good cause' eviction
As New York housing advocates demand state lawmakers pass a bill to keep landlords from evicting renters without "good cause," a new report cautioned …
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
NY bill holds fashion industry accountable for climate change effects
A New York bill aims to regulate the fashion industry's effects on climate change. The Fashion Act would hold clothing and footwear companies …
NYS bill makes Long Island power grid publicly controlled
New York's state lawmakers are considering a measure that would shake up the way Long Island's power grid operates. The Long Island Power Authority …
NYS budget missing key funding for seniors, older adults
Senior and older-adult groups are frustrated by cuts to services in New York's budget proposal. This includes cuts to home-care programs and the Long-…
Community health center leaders examine primary care crisis
Community health center leaders from New York and across the nation are meeting in Washington this week. They'll be strategizing about how to address …
Proposed overdraft-fees rule would benefit NYers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing a rule on overdraft fees that would benefit New Yorkers. The rule closes a loophole exempting …
Manufactured homes could be key to rural NY’s housing issues
A solution to rural New York's housing problems could lie in manufactured homes. A 2023 report found manufactured homes comprise around 2.5% of New …
Report: Lenders don't serve NYC Black, Brown communities equitably
An analysis of big banks in New York City contended they are perpetuating lending disparities. The New Economy Project report showed banks are not …
NYers' mental health declines despite increase in practitioners
New York bucked a national trend of increasing chronic conditions, but faced other health issues. UnitedHealthcare's America's Health Ranking …
Report: Minority-owned businesses have slower post-pandemic recovery
A new report showed New York City small businesses in communities of color are recovering more slowly post-pandemic. The Association for …
Defensores de discapacitados en NY dan consejos sobre clima invernal
A medida que se acerca el invierno, los neoyorquinos con discapacidades se preparan para afrontar una época difícil del año. Uno de …
NY disability advocates provide winter weather tips
As winter approaches, New Yorkers with disabilities are preparing to tackle a tough time of the year. One of the biggest challenges is getting …