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fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

Gateway tunnel project commission sues Trump admin to release federal funds for new rail tunnels amNewYork

In the Feb. 2 suit, filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, lawyers for the GDC argue that Trump's U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is in breach of a contract the agency inked with GDC under former President Biden's administration. Under the accord, USDOT committed to funding the Gateway tunnel to the tune of $15 billion representing 90% of the $16 billion project through a series of federal grants.
US politics
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

East Side residents fear losing hand as developer employees stack the deck' at final Freedom Plaza casino bid hearing | amNewYork

Developer-aligned employees and supporters outnumbered Midtown East opponents at a public hearing on the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino, many arriving by organized transport.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

High stakes in Midtown East: Vocal locals call bluff on Freedom Plaza casino plan | amNewYork

Proposed $11.1B Freedom Plaza would add housing, union jobs, and public parkland but sparks neighborhood opposition over an underground casino.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago

Bill aims to construct homes with proceeds from future GSE release

Utilize funds from Fannie and Freddie's release to build affordable housing for middle-class families and support union jobs.
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

Op-ed | Maximizing job growth through a competitive casino bidding process | amNewYork

New York is facing significant economic opportunities with three new casino licenses, aiming to create thousands of high-paying union jobs and support regional revitalization.
NYC politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Teamsters boss praises Trump foreign film tariff, condemns Hollywood's outsourcing

Teamsters leaders support Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign films to protect American jobs in the film industry.
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