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Bushwick

February 01, 2013

Hapless Young Bushwick Guys Get the 'Girls' Treatment in New Film

"Mostly Awake" both mirrors and lightly mocks the struggles of Bushwick male 20-somethings.

Flatiron

July 31, 2012

City Unveils Career Center Dedicated to Veterans

The Workforce1 Center is located on Madison Avenue between East 26th and 27th streets.

Bay Ridge

July 03, 2012

Brooklyn Pol to Hold Event Teaching Women to 'Walk Like a Model'

State Sen. Marty Golden wants to teach women "the Feminine Presence" in order to find work.

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.

Manhattan

January 27, 2012

Economy Sped Up in Fourth Quarter, But Growth Still Sluggish

Despite a jump in the fourth quarter of 2011, Wall Street slumps, according to the Commerce Department.

Downtown

October 09, 2011

Sweet! Ben & Jerry's Backs Occupy Wall Street

Ice cream purveyors Ben & Jerry's have thrown their support behind the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 06, 2011

Thousands of Hopefuls Flood Upper Manhattan Job Fair

Thousands of job seekers lined up outside United Palace Cathedral Wednesday for a chance to meet with potential employers at a second annual job fair.

Manhattan

August 10, 2011

Bloomberg Defends Obama Against 'Blame Culture'

Mayor Bloomberg called on people to stand by President Obama on ABC's Good Morning America Wednesday morning despite a nation embroiled in "blame culture."

Midtown

July 10, 2011

Sen. Gillibrand Pushes for Jobs for Veterans

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke to veterans Sunday at her Midtown office to rally for job opportunities for veterans.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 20, 2011

Advocates Call on City's Rent Guidelines Board to Prevent Rent Hike

The Rent Guidelines Board held a public session Monday to solicit feedback on its proposed yearly rent hikes.

Manhattan

May 10, 2011

City Study Says 'Living Wage' Bill Would Kill Jobs

The City Council will hold a hearing Thursday to examine the merits of the bill.

Manhattan

May 04, 2011

Crowd Jeers as Board Proposes Steep Rent Hikes

The board wants to see stabilized rents increase by up to nine percent.

Manhattan

March 04, 2011

Unemployment Rate Drops Below 9 Percent

The national jobless rate reportedly fell below 9 percent for the first time since May 2009.

Manhattan

February 03, 2011

Walmart Boycotts Hearing As City Council Sounds Alarm on Potential Opening

Hundreds rallied on City Hall steps ahead of the hearing to protest the retail giant's interest in opening in the city.