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Less than two months out from the June 22 primary election, residents, lawmakers and influential clubs in New York City’s 5th City Council district are still split over who they want to represent them next in the Council.
As is the case in two-thirds of the city’s other Council seats, the 5th district’s sitting Council member, Ben Kallos, is term-limited out this year. Kallos’ impending exit has opened up a crowded field of candidates eager to represent the district. Among the seven Democratic primary candidates are former New York City Census Director Julie Menin, social worker Tricia Shimamura, labor organizer Rebecca Lamorte, former journalist and District Leader Kim Moscaritolo, a
How Mayoral Candidates Will Help Small Businesses Hit Hard By The Pandemic
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New York City s small business community has been hit hard by the pandemic, with non-essential businesses forced to close for a period of time, restaurants scaling back service, and a work-from-home mandate that brought foot traffic to a standstill. Any efforts made by the city and federal government to help keep small businesses afloat have fallen short, and as a result, businesses have shuttered and jobs have been lost. According to a report published last summer by the Partnership for New York City, a third of the roughly 230,000 small businesses in the city had closed, many without plans to reopen after the pandemic ends.
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Centre asks States to prevent hoarding, ensure availability of essential items
April 19, 2021
Arrivals and prices of essential commodities in various markets were also shared with the States - The Hindu
Arrivals and prices of essential commodities in various markets were also shared with the States - The Hindu× The Department of Consumer Affairs has asked all States and UTs to demonstrate zero tolerance for hoarders to ensure adequate availability of essential commodities during curfews or lockdown imposed due to the pandemic.
The Principal Secretaries of the Department of Food and Consumer Affairs of the States/UT, Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution reviewed the availability and price situation of essential commodities across the country.