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Prospect Heights

February 15, 2013

Most Barclays Center Jobs Are Part-Time With No Benefits

Of the 2,000 jobs at the Barclays Center, 1,900 are part-time and don't have benefits, officials said.

New York City

February 11, 2013

Quinn to Take on Middle Class Squeeze in Final State of the City Speech

Christine Quinn will address the city's growing wealth divide in her final State of the City speech.

Rockaway Beach

November 30, 2012

Sandy Shutters Rockaways' Largest Employer During Busiest Season

Madelaine Chocolate Company was wrecked by the hurricane, leaving 450 out of work.

Red Hook

October 25, 2012

As Ikea Plans Red Hook Job-Recruitment Drive, Fairway Stays Silent

Residents allege the stores reneged on pledges to hire locals.

New York City

July 06, 2012

More Than 100K Youth Apply for City's Summer Jobs Program

Almost 32,000 youth will participate in the city's summer jobs program.

West Harlem

June 25, 2012

Group Handling Columbia Cash Pledges 500 Summer Jobs

The troubled West Harlem Local Development Corporation said it will fund 500 jobs.

New York City

May 15, 2012

Map of Tech Start-ups Could Help New Yorkers Find Jobs, Bloomberg Says

The mayor unveiled an online map Tuesday that shows the locations of tech start-ups.

Manhattan

March 22, 2012

Bill Would Ban Hiring Discrimination Against Unemployed

New legislation will make it illegal for employers to consider job status when hiring.

South Bronx

February 07, 2012

Fresh Direct to Build New 500,000-Sq.-Ft. Headquarters in the South Bronx

Online grocer Fresh Direct was enticed to the Bronx by a $100 million-plus deal from the city and state.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 05, 2012

Gov. Cuomo Proposes Razing Javits Center in State of the State Speech

Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed razing the Javits Center to create new development on Manhattan's west side.

Midtown

December 02, 2011

Facebook Launching New Engineering Division in Midtown

Facebook will be opening an engineering office in New York in 2012.

Manhattan

November 23, 2011

City Council Debates Revised 'Living Wage' Bill

The City Council faced off Tuesday on controversial legislation that would boost wages for some workers.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

November 11, 2011

Chelsea Market Expansion Divides Community

Organizers said a forum meant to find a compromise on Chelsea Market's controversial expansion only showcased tensions and disagreements.

Manhattan

November 02, 2011

Countdown to the 'Post-Bloomberg Era' Begins

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and former Comptroller Bill Thompson shared their visions of the "Future of New York City" during a panel discussion Wednesday.

Midtown

October 18, 2011

Quinn Channels Occupy Wall Street Anger in Major Jobs Speech

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced a new push for technology and healthcare jobs to quell frustrations fueling Occupy Wall Street.